Macroglossia

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Overview

Macroglossia Classification and external resources
ICD-10	Q38.2
ICD-9	529.8
OMIM	153630
DiseasesDB	7689
eMedicine	ent/746
MeSH	D008260

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Evidence Based Medicine
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Clinical Trials
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Guidelines / Policies / Govt
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Macroglossia NICE Guidance on Macroglossia NHS PRODIGY Guidance FDA on Macroglossia CDC on Macroglossia
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Macroglossia is the medical term for unusual enlargement (hypertrophy) of the tongue. Severe enlargement of the tongue can cause cosmetic and functional difficulties including in speaking, eating, swallowing and sleeping.

Macroglossia is common in primary and myeloma-related amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is an accumulation of insoluble proteins in tissues that impedes normal function. (Merck Manual 17th Ed.) Macroglossia is also a clinical feature in congenital hypothyroidism, rare genetic syndromes such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and immunodeficiency, centromere instability and facial anomalies syndrome, acromegaly and Hurler syndrome.

External links

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Articles on Macroglossia	Most recent articles on Macroglossia • Most cited articles on Macroglossia • Review articles on Macroglossia • Articles on Macroglossia in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Macroglossia	Powerpoint slides on Macroglossia • Images of Macroglossia • Photos of Macroglossia • Podcasts & MP3s on Macroglossia • Videos on Macroglossia
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Macroglossia	Cochrane Collaboration on Macroglossia • Bandolier on Macroglossia • TRIP on Macroglossia
Cost Effectiveness of Macroglossia	Cost Effectiveness of Macroglossia
Clinical Trials Involving Macroglossia	Ongoing Trials on Macroglossia at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Macroglossia • Clinical Trials on Macroglossia at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Macroglossia	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Macroglossia • NICE Guidance on Macroglossia • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Macroglossia • CDC on Macroglossia
Textbook Information on Macroglossia	Books and Textbook Information on Macroglossia
Pharmacology Resources on Macroglossia	Dosing of Macroglossia • Drug interactions with Macroglossia • Side effects of Macroglossia • Allergic reactions to Macroglossia • Overdose information on Macroglossia • Carcinogenicity information on Macroglossia • Macroglossia in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Macroglossia •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Macroglossia	Genetics of Macroglossia • Pharmacogenomics of Macroglossia • Proteomics of Macroglossia
Newstories on Macroglossia	Macroglossia in the news • Be alerted to news on Macroglossia • News trends on Macroglossia
Commentary on Macroglossia	Blogs on Macroglossia
Patient Resources on Macroglossia	Patient resources on Macroglossia • Discussion groups on Macroglossia • Patient Handouts on Macroglossia • Directions to Hospitals Treating Macroglossia • Risk calculators and risk factors for Macroglossia
Healthcare Provider Resources on Macroglossia	Symptoms of Macroglossia • Causes & Risk Factors for Macroglossia • Diagnostic studies for Macroglossia • Treatment of Macroglossia
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Macroglossia	CME Programs on Macroglossia
International Resources on Macroglossia	Macroglossia en Espanol • Macroglossia en Francais
Business Resources on Macroglossia	Macroglossia in the Marketplace • Patents on Macroglossia
Informatics Resources on Macroglossia	List of terms related to Macroglossia

v • d • e Congenital malformations and deformations of digestive system (Q35-Q45, 749-751)
Tongue, mouth and pharynx	Cleft lip and palate - Van der Woude syndrome - Ankyloglossia - Macroglossia - Pharyngeal pouch
Esophagus and upper alimentary tract	Esophageal atresia - Tracheoesophageal fistula - Esophageal web - Pyloric stenosis - Hiatus hernia
Intestines	Intestinal atresia (Duodenal atresia) - Imperforate anus - Meckel's diverticulum - Hirschsprung's disease - Intestinal malrotation - Persistent cloaca
Pancreas	Annular pancreas - Accessory pancreas - Pancreas divisum
Other	Choledochal cysts - Alagille syndrome
See also non-congenital (K20-K93, 530-579)

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