Macroglossia

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Disorder Subdivisions

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General Discussion

Macroglossia is the abnormal enlargement of the tongue. In rare cases, macroglossia occurs as an isolated finding that is present at birth (congenital). In many cases, macroglossia may occur secondary to a primary disorder that may be either congenital (e.g., Down syndrome or Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome) or acquired (e.g., as a result of trauma or malignancy). Symptoms and physical findings associated with macroglossia may include noisy, high-pitched breathing (stridor), snoring, and/or feeding difficulties. In some cases, the tongue may protrude from the mouth. When inherited, macroglossia is transmitted as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.

Supporting Organizations

Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center

PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
Tel: (301)251-4925
Fax: (301)251-4911
Tel: (888)205-2311
Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/

NIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Building 31, Room 2C39
31 Center Drive, MSC 2290
Bethesda, MD 20892
USA
Tel: (301)496-4261
Fax: (301)480-4098
Tel: (866)232-4528
Email: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
Website: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/

Smell and Taste Center

Smell and Taste Center
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: (215)662-6580
Fax: (215)349-5266
Email: Geraldine.Fischer@uphs.upenn.edu
Website: http://www.med.upenn.edu/stc/index.html

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Last Updated:  4/4/2005
Copyright  2005 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.