Presentation
Isolated aglossia in a six year old child presenting with impaired speech: A case report. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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]
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]
Psychiatrical
- Distractibility
Mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1997;35:383–92. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
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
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]
Etiology
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]
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]
Prevention
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]