Coblation for Congenital Microglossia in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome

• Main Authors: Melanie Y. Marino, Gil M. Vicente, Antonio H. Chua
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. 2008-12-01
• Series: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Subjects: macroglossia; Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome; coblation
• Online Access: https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/743

Objective: To present a rare case of congenital macroglossia managed with radiofrequency ablation. Methods: Design:  Case report Setting:  Tertiary government hospital    Patient:   One Results: A case of a congenital macroglossia in a 4-year old female with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome is presented. Neither breathing nor swallowing difficulty was associated with the enlarged tongue.  Coblation-assisted ablation of the tongue deformity was performed. There was minimal bleeding, pain and swelling postoperatively. Tongue mobility and taste sensation were unaffected. Conclusion:  A new and more conservative approach to surgery for congenital macroglossia using radiofrequency ablation (coblation) has been described. Coblation-assisted ablation of lingual tissue may be an effective therapy for patients with macroglossia providing satisfactory functional and cosmetic outcome. Key words: macroglossia, Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, coblation