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J. Lowry Miller, M.D.; Frank E. Cormia, M.D.

AMA Arch Derm. 1959;80(1):121-122.

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Hemangioendothelioma of the Floor of the Mouth in an Identical Twin. Presented by DR. MAURICE J. COSTELLO.

An identical twin boy aged 22 months was first seen three days ago. He presents a hemangioendothelioma on the floor of the mouth measuring about 5.5 cm. by 1.25 cm. by 1.25 cm. It is large enough to cause protrusion of the tongue about 2 cm. When palpated it has a solid consistency, with a regular, smooth surface about the color of the oral cavity. It is not painful, ulcerated, or nodular, but it causes increased salivation. It interferes mechanically with chewing and swallowing.

The child weighs 19.5 1b., which is 4 lb. lighter than his identical twin, who does not have a similar lesion. His weight was 1 lb. less at birth. His height is 32 in.

About two months after the birth of this infant on July 15, . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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Submitted for publication Oct. 11, 1958.

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