Foregut duplication cyst presenting as lingual swelling: Case report and review of literature

Natl J Maxillofac Surg. 2011 Jan;2(1):2-5. doi: 10.4103/0975-5950.85844.

Abstract

Congenital lingual cystic masses are challenging entities that can be detected prenatally or are discovered in various forms after birth. Foregut duplication cyst of tongue is an extremely rare condition. Here we present the eleventh case in literature on foregut duplication cyst in tongue lined with gastric mucosa. Complete excision was curative with no recurrence on followup.

Keywords: Foregut; duplication cyst; lingual swelling.