title: Macroglossia: a case study.
abstract: A young child with macroglossia of unknown cause was seen for treatment to modify resting tongue posture and improve speech sound production. Evaluation of the treatments indicated positive change in resting tongue posture and a modest change in speech sound production. Treatment for such patients can be complex and must consider orthodontic and/or surgical interventions, because an enlarged tongue can influence growth, development, and physiology of the oropharyngeal complex. The speech-language pathologist must be prepared to deal with the complex of problems demonstrated by patients with macroglossia during growth and development.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  (1) As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to describe the sequelae of macroglossia. (2) As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to identify appropriate treatment options for children with macroglossia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, West Virginia University, USA. Dennis.Ruscello@mail.wvu.edu
authors.forename: Dennis M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Ruscello
authors.forename: Cara
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Douglas
authors.forename: Tabitha
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tyson
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Durkee
mesh_terms: D001184:Articulation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013068:Speech Production Measurement; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000379:methods; D014059:Tongue / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000503:physiopathology*