Severe macroglossia after posterior fossa and craniofacial surgery in children.
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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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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
Macroglossia: A potentially severe complication of late‐onset Pompe disease
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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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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