The objective of presenting the case report and literature review is to discuss the clinical presentation, causative factors and possible management strategies of this rare malformation. [semanticscholar.org]

A case of this syndrome is presented which was associated with prenatal exposure to misoprostol during the 10th week of gestation; such association has not been established in the literature reviewed. [scielo.org.co]

Isolated aglossia in a six year old child presenting with impaired speech: A case report. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It begins with a swelling on the floor of the pharynx between the first and second visceral arches, the tuberculum impar, which is present before the embryonal age of 4 weeks. [jamanetwork.com]

A case of isolated AC is presented in a 28-year-old Indian male. He had long narrow face, tapering chin, low set ears, and microstomia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Pain

  The patient (Fig. 1A and 1B) presented for treatment in a university odontological clinic because of many carious lesions and consequent pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Turkish

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• Irritability

  Procter et al.[11] concluded that palatal grooving is due to overgrowth of lateral palatine ridges and conceded that this may be due to irritation by endotracheal tube in preterm infants or because normal resting tongue posture against the palatal vault [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment of Aglossia Because a missing or abnormally formed tongue can have a significant effect on the infant's jaw structure, the go-to treatment protocol is mainly orthodontics. [babymed.com]

The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to correct malocclusion within the limits imposed by the case. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prognosis of Aglossia While breathing help may be necessary early in life due to a compromised airway, generally speaking, most patients with congenital aglossia can expect a good outcome. [babymed.com]

Usually the tongue has been found to be absent in cases of gross underdevelopment or maldevelopment of the first visceral arches, especially in cases of congenital agnathia or micrognathia.1 To understand the etiology one has to know some facts about [jamanetwork.com]

It is commonly associated with craniofacial and limb defects (Oromandibular Limb Hypogenesis Syndrome).The etiology is unknown and various theories have been proposed for this. [semanticscholar.org]

Teratogenic etiology due to ingestion of drugs and herbs (Perovskia abrotanoids) by mother during gestation could play a role and should be avoided.[1] Drugs ingested by the mother may be an etiological factor in this case although the type of drug could [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

To prevent complications, like a collapse bite, it is essential that orthodontic treatment is adhered to. This is particularly important if missing teeth are involved. [babymed.com]