Affections of TONGUE Flashcards
1
Q
List the congenintal affections in the tongue
A
- lateral protrusion
- macroglossia
- long tongue
- smooth tongue
- bird tongue
2
Q
incomplete or abnormal development of the tongue-
A
Ankyloglossia
3
Q
What are the two methods of glossectomy ?
A
wedge glossectomy and partial glossectomy
4
Q
Paralysis of tongue -
A
Glossoplegia
hypoglossal nerve is involved
5
Q
Appearance of one or more swelling in the submandibular along with inflammation is seen in
A
wooden tongue /actinobacillosis
6
Q
What is ranula?
A
accumulation of saliva due to defect in the duct or gland.
