Thyroglossal duct on the dorsum of the tongue in the pediatric patient can cause a difficult airway due to the large mass and risk of airway obstruction associated with a swollen tongue after surgery.
Keywords: airway obstruction; dexmedetomidine; difficult airway management; pediatric patient; thyroglossal duct cysts.
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