title: Unilateral tongue atrophy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Dentistry, Creighton University School of Dentistry, Omaha, USA.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Midstokke
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Hess
authors.forename: Tarnjit
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Saini
authors.forename: Paul C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: 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*