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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2026

Vascular Vexation: The Diagnostic Journey of an Adolescent Tongue Swelling.

Kugendran V Rajendran, Mohd Faizal Abdullah, Nurhayu Ab Rahman, Aimi Kamarudin

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Article in International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kugendran V RajendranPaediatric Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9870-3796
Mohd Faizal AbdullahOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6587-1902
Nurhayu Ab RahmanOral Medicine and Oral Pathology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0409-9338
Aimi KamarudinPaediatric Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3033-4701

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Aim and background: Tongue swellings in pediatric patients can pose significant diagnostic challenges, requiring prompt and accurate intervention to prevent complications and ensure optimal outcomes. Case description: A 13-year-old girl presented with a progressively enlarging tongue swelling over the past 3 years. Clinical examination revealed a single purplish swelling on the right ventral tongue. Ultrasound imaging suggested a vascular malformation. Following consultation with a multidisciplinary team, surgical excision under general anesthesia was performed, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Conclusion: A comprehensive diagnostic approach, incorporating clinical history, examination, imaging, and histopathology, is essential for accurately diagnosing vascular anomalies and determining appropriate treatment strategies. Clinical significance: A comprehensive diagnostic approach, incorporating clinical history, examination, imaging, and histopathology, is essential for accurately diagnosing vascular anomalies and determining appropriate treatment strategies. How to cite this article: Rajendran KV, Abdullah MF, Rahman NA,

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