[Glossal alterations in old people (author's transl)].
The effects of aging on various syndromes of the tongue are discussed by reference to the results of a cross-sectional study of 1002 persons aged 13 to 97, with due consideration being given to data reported in the literature. A significant increase in the frequency of 1. pilosa, wrinkling of the tongue, papillary atrophy, sublingual venectasia, and an increase in the volume of the tongue were observed with advancing age.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014059:Tongue / Q000473:pathology*; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014063:Tongue, Fissured; D014064:Tongue, Hairy
Zungenveränderungen beim alten Menschen.