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A rare birth defect where the tongue
is missing or underdeveloped.
Often other anomilies are also present e.g.
missing parts of hands and feet, small jaw and oral
webbing.
-Congenital conditions
-Head conditions
-Oral conditions
Missing tongue, feeding problems, breathing problems..
Tooth enamel defects, abnormally small tongue,
Speech problems, swallowing problems, missing teeth..
Treatment is often primarily centered around orthodontics - the absence of the tongue can have a huge implication on the structure of the jaws as there is no tongue to provide pressure against the teeth which normally helps maintain good oral structure and function. Compliance with orthodontic treatment plans is essential to prevent complications such as collapse of the bite, especially if there are missing teeth.
Breathing assistance may be needed early in life if airway is compromised due to the absence of the tongue
Other treatment measures may also be required depending on the individual requirements
-Speech therapy might help certain individuals with aglossia.
* Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
* Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
* Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
* Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
Health Grades Inc. Aglossia. Wrong Diagnosis. 2010. Web. 18 Nov. 2010.
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/a/aglossia/doctors.htm
Healthmad. 20 Most Bizarre Congenital Defects/Abnormalities. Healthmad. N.p. N.d. 25 June, 2008.
http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/20-most-bizarre-congenital-defectsabnormalities/
Healthmad. 20 Most Bizarre Congenital