Congenital anomalies of tongue are rare disorders usually associated with syndromes. In present article we describe a case of a non-syndromic adult patient with bifid tongue with salivary hamartoma on the dorsum of the tongue. We described the clinical features, problems faced by the patient and management. As etiology is uncertain we should have proper understanding of embryology.
Bronchogenic cysts are rare and benign congenital malformations. They arise from ventral surface of foregut during development and commonly present in mediastinum and intrapulmonary region. Bronchogenic cysts are often incidental findings in childhood. Majority of them are symptomless and rarely associated with symptoms such as stridor in neonates, dysphagia, dyspnea on exertion, and recurrent infection. Here we present a case of a bronchogenic cyst presented as Submandibular swelling in an adult a rare presentation.
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