Solitary Ganglioneuromatous Hamartoma Tongue in a Newborn - A Rare Entity

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Apr;76(2):2145-2148. doi: 10.1007/s12070-024-04496-z. Epub 2024 Jan 12.

Abstract

Ganglioneuromatous hamartoma is a benign tumour of autonomic ganglia with very few cases reported in head and neck region. In this report, we are presenting a case of ganglioneuromatous hamartoma in a 20 day old female child who presented with a tongue mass. She underwent a surgical excision and the definitive diagnosis was made by histopathology. This case reports discusses presentation and management of a case of ganglioneuromatous hamartoma.

Keywords: Ganglioneuroma; Hamartoma; Tongue lesion.