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Plano
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Park Cities
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Macroglossia describes an unusually large tongue, which can be caused by several conditions.
214-456-6862
Fax: 214-456-7115
Ste F5300
469-497-2504
Fax: 469-497-2510
Ste P3500
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
Ste 106
Request an Appointment with codes: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Children can either be born with (congenital) an enlarged tongue or develop it after birth (acquired) in response to a medical condition. This uncommon disorder can cause difficulties breathing, eating, sleeping, speaking and swallowing.
Symptoms will vary according to the cause and severity of the condition responsible for macroglossia. Symptoms can include:
Some children are born with an abnormally large tongue due to genetics. Other children can have a large tongue due to several medical conditions: