Macroglossia Flashcards
1
Q
What are some causes of Macroglossia?
A
- Hypothyroidism
- Acromegaly
- Amyloidosis
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Mucopolysaccharidosis (e.g. Hurler syndrome)
2
Q
Do patients with Down’s syndrome have Macroglossia?
A
They have apparent macroglossia due to mid-face hypoplasia and hypotonia.
