Macroglossia: a review.
Macroglossia is defined as a resting tongue that protrudes beyond the teeth or alveolar ridge. Complications of macroglossia include articulation errors, mandibular deformities, deglutition difficulties, and airway obstruction. Etiologies include hypothyroidism, the Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, lymphangiomatosis, and amyloidosis. Surgical correction of this condition at an early age may prevent or minimize the maxillofacial deformities and speech defects.
Weiss
L S
LS
Dept of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans.
White
J A
JA
D006801:Humans; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy