Macroglossia following intracranial injury

Juan, Ilona; Nova, Alan; Lemkuil, Brian P.; Lam, Arthur M.; LaBuzetta, Jamie Nicole

doi:10.1007/s12630-020-01672-x

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“…Several cases of acquired macroglossia were also reported following neurosurgical procedures involving the posterior fossa; in such cases, 3 pathophysiologic mechanisms were proposed: (a) impaired venous drainage due to dependent tongue positioning; (b) venous drainage obstruction with neck flexion/rotation; and (c) reperfusion injury following arterial hypoperfusion resulting in oropharyngeal swelling and airway obstruction 17 . Rarely, as sometimes observed in S1 radiculopathy (painless swelling of the corresponding calf), paradoxical muscle enlargement of the hemitongue may be observed in patients with hypoglossal nerve palsy 18 .…”

Section: Macroglossia and Lingual Hypertrophymentioning

confidence: 99%

Clinical Neurology in Practice

Mathis,

Solé,

Damon-Perrière

et al. 2023

The Neurologist

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Background: The tongue is an essential organ for the development of certain crucial functions such as swallowing and speech. The examination of the tongue can be very useful in neurology, as the various types of lingual alterations can lead to certain specific diagnoses, the tongue being a kind of ‘mirror’ of some neurological function. Review summary: To discuss the elements of clinical examination of the tongue in relation to neurological disorders. After reviewing the different superficial lesions of the tongue, we deal with various movement disorders of the tongue (fasciculations/myokimia, orolingual tremor, choreic movements of the tongue, dystonia of the tongue, lingual myoclonus, and psychogenic movements), disorders of taste and lingual sensitivity and lingual pain. Conclusions: Examination of the tongue should not be limited to studying its motility and trophicity. It is equally important to check the sensory function and understand how to interpret abnormal movements involving the tongue. This study also aimed to demonstrate the importance of nonmotor tongue function in neurological practice.

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Section: Macroglossia and Lingual Hypertrophymentioning

confidence: 99%