An idiopathic severe macroglossia in a young adult patient: a rare case

一例罕见的青年成人特发性重度巨舌症病例

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Abstract

Macroglossia, an uncommon anatomical anomaly, can manifest as either congenital or acquired. The size of the tongue undergoes variations with age, peaking at 8 years and reaching full maturity at 18 years. Congenital macroglossia stems from diverse conditions, such as muscular hypertrophy, hemangioma, lymphangioma, Down syndrome, and others. Acquired macroglossia can result from malignancies, endocrine and metabolic disorders, chronic infectious diseases, and head and neck infections, among other factors. Additionally, extended-prone surgery can lead to its development. The incidence of macroglossia is likely underreported. This presentation is rare with only six reported cases in the literature.

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