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- Title
AGLOSSIA: A RARE CASE REPORT AND REVIEW.
- Authors
NAYYER, MALEEHA; SALEEM, TAYYABA; AHMED, BILAL; AZAD, AZAD ALI; ASLAM, AYESHA; OVAIS, NIDA
- Abstract
Aglossia is a rare malformation resulting in the partial development or complete absence of the tongue. 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. The objective of presenting the case report and literature review is to discuss the clinical presentation, causative factors and possible management strategies of this rare malformation.
- Subjects
ETIOLOGY of diseases; HUMAN abnormalities; TONGUE; CRANIOFACIAL abnormalities; EXTREMITIES (Anatomy)
- Publication
Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal, 2015, Vol 35, Issue 4, p762
- ISSN
1012-8700
- Publication type
Article