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   Articles with "macroglossia" as a keyword



Severe macroglossia after posterior fossa and craniofacial surgery in children.

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.12.003

Abstract: Massive swelling of the tongue can occur after posterior fossa and craniofacial surgery. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the occurrence of such severe postoperative macroglossia, but this phenomenon is still poorly understood. Severe… read more here.

Keywords: fossa craniofacial; posterior fossa; macroglossia; severe postoperative ... See more keywords

240: Tongue in Cheek: A Case Series of Macroglossia in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With COVID-19

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Critical Care Medicine"

DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000726848.74570.4c

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Acute macroglossia has been seen in cases of bradykinin mediated angioedema, trauma, or in cases of depositional diseases such as amyloidosis We report three cases of patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) disease who developed… read more here.

Keywords: administration; mechanically ventilated; macroglossia; mechanical ventilation ... See more keywords

A Novel Macroglossia Severity Index for Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome.

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Annals of surgery"

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000006301

Abstract: OBJECTIVE/ SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA We propose the first classification scheme for macroglossia in patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS), the BWS Index of macroGlossia (BIG). METHODS Patients with molecularly confirmed BWS seen from 2004-2023 were included… read more here.

Keywords: bws; macroglossia; wiedemann syndrome; beckwith wiedemann ... See more keywords

Macroglossia: A potentially severe complication of late‐onset Pompe disease

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "European Journal of Neurology"

DOI: 10.1111/ene.15330

Abstract: Pompe disease is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by a deficiency of a lysosomal enzyme, acid α‐glucosidase. Macroglossia is a classic clinical sign of several inherited myopathies and has also been reported to occur progressively… read more here.

Keywords: disease; pompe disease; onset pompe; macroglossia ... See more keywords

Generalized Lymphangioma of the Tongue: A Rare Cause of Macroglossia

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons"

DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_210_18

Abstract: Generalized lymphangioma of tongue is a rare cause of macroglossia in children. It causes mechanical discomfort and functional and psychological disturbances. We report a case of macroglossia due to generalized lymphangioma in a 10 year… read more here.

Keywords: rare cause; lymphangioma tongue; generalized lymphangioma; macroglossia ... See more keywords