Unilateral tongue atrophy.
A 64-year-old woman who sought routine dental treatment was noted to have unilateral atrophy of the tongue. The medical and dental significance of this manifestation is reviewed.
Midstokke
Steven
S
Department of General Dentistry, Creighton University School of Dentistry, Omaha, USA.
Hess
Stephen J
SJ
Saini
Tarnjit
T
Edwards
Paul C
PC
D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D020209:Cranial Nerve Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D061228:Hypoglossal Nerve Injuries; D008875:Middle Aged; D009133:Muscular Atrophy; D014059:Tongue / Q000293:injuries* / Q000294:innervation; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*