title: [A case of lingual agenesis].
abstract: Lingual agenesis is a rare anomaly caused by failed morphogenesis of the lateral lingual swellings during embriogenesis. Most reported cases have been part of oromandibular limb hypogenesis syndrome (OLHS). A case of lingual agenesis associated with micrognathia and alteration of the hands is reported.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale, Università degli Studi, Ferrara.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Carinci
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Felisatti
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Curioni
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008844:Micrognathism / Q000150:complications*; D014059:Tongue / Q000002:abnormalities*