Coblation for Congenital Microglossia in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome

Abstract

Objective: To present a rare case of congenital macroglossia managed with radiofrequency ablation. Methods: Design: Case report Setting: Tertiary government hospital Patient: One Results: A case of a congenital macroglossia in a 4-year old female with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome is presented. Neither breathing nor swallowing difficulty was associated with the enlarged tongue. Coblation-assisted ablation of the tongue deformity was performed. There was minimal bleeding, pain and swelling postoperatively. Tongue mobility and taste sensation were unaffected. Conclusion: A new and more conservative approach to surgery for congenital macroglossia using radiofrequency ablation (coblation) has been described. Coblation-assisted ablation of lingual tissue may be an effective therapy for patients with macroglossia providing satisfactory functional and cosmetic outcome. Key words: macroglossia, Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, coblation

Keywords

• macroglossia
• Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
• coblation