Case Reports in Otolaryngology (Jan 2019)

A Case of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia (Goltze Syndrome) Masquerading as Lingual Tonsillar Hypertrophy

  • Samuel T. Roberts,
  • Greg Shein,
  • Ian Jacobson

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/9536256
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2019

Abstract

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Focal dermal hypoplasia is a rare condition affecting organ systems of mesodermal origin. We present a rare case of this condition presenting with apparent palatine tonsillar regrowth and outline our management. Airway management should always be a consideration in this rare condition.