Macroglossia Ii (Pachyglossia)

Macroglossia II (Pachyglossia) is an abnormal thickening of the tongue. This rare condition is characterized by abnormal growth of muscle tissue in the tongue, causing it to become larger.

Macroglossia is caused by birth defects such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Simpson-Golabi-Bemmel syndrome, or neurofibromatosis. In addition, macroglossia can develop with diseases of the endocrine system, tumors of the tongue, inflammatory processes or injuries.

The main symptoms are an increase in the size of the tongue, speech and chewing disorders, drooling, and tooth deformation. Diagnosis is based on history, clinical presentation, and imaging.

Treatment depends on the cause and includes surgical reduction of the tongue, hormonal therapy, and treatment of the underlying disease. The prognosis with timely treatment is usually favorable.

Macroglossia II (Pachyglossia) is an abnormal thickening of the tongue. This rare condition is characterized by excessive growth of tongue muscle tissue, causing the tongue to become abnormally large.

With macroglossia, the second tongue can increase 2-3 times its normal size. This leads to protrusion of the tongue outside the mouth and difficulty speaking and swallowing.

The causes of macroglossia II are not completely clear. It is believed to be a congenital condition associated with impaired growth and development of the tongue during the embryonic stage. Genetic factors are also possible.

Diagnosis is based on the clinical picture and MRI and CT data, which allows assessing the size and structure of the tongue. Treatment is mainly surgical - partial resection of the tongue. At the same time, it is important to preserve the innervation and not impair the mobility of the tongue. Early surgical intervention can prevent the development of complications such as speech and swallowing problems.