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Synonyms

• Enlarged Tongue
• Giant Tongue

Disorder Subdivisions

Congenital Macroglossia

General Discussion

Macroglossia is the abnormal enlargement of the tongue. In rare cases, macroglossia occurs as an isolated finding that is present at birth (congenital). In many cases, macroglossia may occur secondary to a primary disorder or a tumor of the tongue. Symptoms and physical findings associated with macroglossia may include noisy, high-pitched breathing (stridor), snoring, and/or feeding difficulties. In some cases, the tongue may protrude from the mouth. Macroglossia is thought to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.