Double accessory tongue

• DOI: 10.1007/bf00176126
• Publication Date: 2004-08-22T00:28:03Z
• Authors: F. S. Chiarenza; A. D'Alessio; S. De Pascale; M. Cheli; C. Giardina; G. Rota; D. Schievano; G. Locatelli
• Keywords: Embryology; Pediatric Surgeon

The authors report a case of double accessory tongue in a female neonate. The embryology of this extremely rare congenital anomaly, along with the diagnostic approach followed and the surgical intervention undertaken, are discussed. The surgical procedure was radical and led to good functional and esthetic results.