title: A method of repair for unilateral macroglossia. Case report.
abstract: A method is described for the operative correction of unilateral macroglossia. The method permits the tongue to be reconstructed so that it assumes a relatively normal size and shape. The scar is led out to the lateral border of the tongue so that the reconstructed tip retains sensation.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014059:Tongue / Q000601:surgery*; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*