A Case of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia (Goltze Syndrome) Masquerading as Lingual Tonsillar Hypertrophy. (18th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roberts, Samuel T.; Shein, Greg; Jacobson, Ian
• Other Names: Jiang Rong-San Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-06-18
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/9536256
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Focal dermal hypoplasia is a rare condition affecting organ systems of mesodermal origin. We present a rare case of this condition presenting with apparent palatine tonsillar regrowth and outline our management. Airway management should always be a consideration in this rare condition.