HAIRY POLYP on the dorsum of the tongue - detection and comprehension of its possible dynamics

• Published in: Head & face medicine Vol. 8; p. 19
• Main Authors: Puricelli, Edela, Barra, Marinez Bizarro, Hochhegger, Bruno, Ponzoni, Deise, de Azambuja, Henrique Voltolini, Morganti, Mário Alexandre, Schmitt, Jorge Henrique
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 09-07-2012
• Subjects: Dentistry; Female; Humans; Infant; Polyps - diagnosis; Polyps - diagnostic imaging; Polyps - physiopathology; Polyps - surgery; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Tongue Diseases - diagnosis; Tongue Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Tongue Diseases - physiopathology; Tongue Diseases - surgery
• ISSN: 1746-160X
• DOI: 10.1186/1746-160X-8-19

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