Ankyloglossia superior syndrome: Case report and updated literature review

Sophie Shay; Alisha N West

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.04.002

Ankyloglossia superior syndrome: Case report and updated literature review

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Jul:86:1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.04.002. Epub 2016 Apr 7.

Authors

Sophie Shay¹, Alisha N West²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, 10833 Le Conte Ave, CHS 62-237, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. Electronic address: sshay@mednet.ucla.edu.
² Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, 200 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.

PMID: 27260569
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.04.002

Abstract

Ankyloglossia superior (palatoglossal adhesion) is an extremely rare congenital condition with only 14 previously reported cases. When found in conjunction with other congenital abnormalities, such as cleft palate, gastrointestinal malformations, and limb malformations, this anomaly is considered part of ankyloglossia superior syndrome. We present a case of a newborn female found to have ankyloglossia superior syndrome. Surgical repair is also described. We review the available literature and discuss theories regarding the etiology of ankyloglossia superior syndrome. Clinicians should have a high degree of suspicion for other congenital anomalies when a neonate is found to have ankyloglossia superior.

Keywords: Ankyloglossia superior; Congenital; Craniofacial; Limb defect.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
Ankyloglossia / diagnosis*
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Limb Deformities, Congenital / diagnosis*
Syndrome