HAIRY POLYP on the dorsum of the tongue - detection and comprehension of its possible dynamics.
BACKGROUND
The formation of a Hairy Polyp on the dorsum of the tongue is a rare condition that may hinder vital functions such as swallowing and breathing due to mechanical obstruction. The authors present the situation on a child with an approach of significant academic value.


METHODS
Imaging diagnostics with the application of a topical oral radiocontrastant was used to determine the extent of the tumor. Performed treatment was complete excision and diagnostics was confirmed with anatomopathological analysis.


RESULTS
The patient was controlled for five months and, showing no signs of relapse, was considered free from the lesion.


CONCLUSIONS
Accurate diagnostics of such a lesion must be performed in depth so that proper surgical treatment may be performed. The imaging method proposed has permitted the visualization of the tumoral insertion and volume, as well as the comprehension of its threatening dynamics.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, (Ramiro Barcelos, 2350), Porto Alegre, RS, (900350-903), Brazil. epuricelli@uol.com.br
Edela
E
Puricelli
Marinez Bizarro
MB
Barra
Bruno
B
Hochhegger
Deise
D
Ponzoni
Henrique Voltolini
HV
de Azambuja
Mário Alexandre
MA
Morganti
Jorge Henrique
JH
Schmitt
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011127:Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery