A Case of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia (Goltze Syndrome) Masquerading as Lingual Tonsillar Hypertrophy

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.

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Main Authors: Samuel T. Roberts, Greg Shein, Ian Jacobson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9536256
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