2022年3月17日 · Macroglossia, sometimes called giant tongue or enlarged tongue, is a rare condition that typically affects more children than adults. Most people have macroglossia because they have other conditions, such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome or Down syndrome. Treatment for macroglossia varies depending on the underlying cause.

2023年8月8日 · Macroglossia is an uncommon anatomical abnormality and is usually a sign of an underlying condition and rarely seen alone. It is seen in a wide variety of conditions. Isolated macroglossia is very rare and is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

2021年10月11日 · Macroglossia happens when your tongue is enlarged or oversized. It’s also called a “big tongue” or “enlarged tongue.” Since the tongue is part of your digestive system, it’s considered to...

Macroglossia is the medical term for an unusually large tongue. [1] Severe enlargement of the tongue can cause cosmetic and functional difficulties in speaking, eating, swallowing and sleeping. Macroglossia is uncommon, and usually occurs in children.

What is macroglossia? Macroglossia is an abnormal enlargement of the tongue [1]. It is a clinical diagnosis defined as tongue protrusion beyond the teeth or alveolar ridge during resting posture.

Macroglossia is the abnormal enlargement of the tongue in proportion to other structures in the mouth. It usually occurs secondary to an underlying disorder that may be present from birth (congenital) or acquired. In rare cases, it is an isolated, congenital feature.

2025年3月4日 · Macroglossia is defined as an unusually large tongue that protrudes beyond the dental arch. In some cases, macroglossia can result in orthodontic problems such as dental spacing, an open bite, and malocclusion of the teeth.

2005年4月4日 · Macroglossia is a disorder characterized by a tongue that is large in proportion to other structures in the mouth. In the congenital type of the disorder, protrusion of the tongue from the mouth may interfere with feeding of the infant.

Macroglossia is a disorder in which the tongue is larger than normal. Macroglossia is most often caused by an increase in the amount of tissue in the tongue, rather than by a growth, such as a tumor. This condition can be seen in certain inherited or congenital (existing at birth) disorders, including: Alwani MM, Makki FM, Robbins KT.

2023年8月8日 · The term macroglossia is defined as the resting tongue, which protrudes beyond the alveolar ridge or teeth. Macroglossia is an uncommon anatomical abnormality and is usually a sign of an underlying condition and rarely seen alone.