The Laryngoscope
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Review Case Reports
Symmetrical lipomatosis of the tongue-a rare cause of macroglossia: diagnosis, surgical treatment, and literature review.
Symmetrical lipomatosis of the tongue is an extremely rare condition. To date, only eight cases have been reported in the literature. ⋯ Glossectomy was performed to reduce the size of the tongue and for diagnosis. The literature is reviewed and clinical characteristics, pathology, and surgical treatment are discussed.