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3922908

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1985-6-26
pubmed:abstractText
Tongue enlargement of varying degrees occurs in many people and often requires no therapy. However, marked tongue enlargement, when present, requires direct intervention. In this case, the otolaryngologist is presented with a dilemma, for the etiology of the problem is often obscure. In many cases, the tongue enlargement is secondary to systemic disease, and medical management is indicated. When tongue reduction is indicated, there are many modalities available. Of these, only excision offers an acceptable functional result with minimal morbidity. Even large protuberant tongues can be reduced with minimum difficulty. The type of tongue excision can be tailored to the involved area and to special patient requirements. The problem of macroglossia is explored and management techniques are reviewed to present an alternative for optimal management of the enlarged tongue.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0165-5876
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
8
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
225-36
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1985
pubmed:articleTitle
Macroglossia: etiologic considerations and management techniques.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article