title: Macroglossia due to venous malformation.
abstract: Massive vascular malformation involving tongue can cause significant functional impairment. In this report we describe a rare case of extensive venous malformation involving tongue leading to obstructive sleep apnoea, inability to speak, eat, severe discomfort due to exposure induced dryness and ulceration. Multimodality treatment approach comprising of sclerotherapy, electrocautery and radiation therapy was used in this case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College, 110001 New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Anand
authors.forename: Ritu
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mittal
authors.forename: T B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Shashidhar
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Sharma
keywords: Electrocautery; Macroglossia; Radiotherapy; Sclerotherapy; venous malformation