A childs tongue is disproportionately large in relation to the mouth.

PAEDIATRIC ANATOMY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A child’s tongue is disproportionately large in relation to the mouth.

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Children with macroglossia have tongues that are disproportionately large for their mouths. In some cases, the tongue may protrude from the mouth and interfere with the child’s tooth placement, ability to eat, and/or speech development. Macroglossia diagnosis focuses on determining its underlying cause.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macroglossia (enlarged tongue) is a rare condition that typically affects more children than adults. People with macroglossia have tongues that are larger than typical, given the size of their mouths.

Detailed explanation-3: -Information. Macroglossia is most often caused by an increase in the amount of tissue on the tongue, rather than by a growth, such as a tumor. This condition can be seen in certain inherited or congenital (existing at birth) disorders, including: Acromegaly (buildup of too much growth hormone in the body)

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