Macroglossia: a case study

A young child with macroglossia of unknown cause was seen for treatment to modify resting tongue posture and improve speech sound production. Evaluation of the treatments indicated positive change in resting tongue posture and a modest change in speech sound production. Treatment for such patients c...

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Published in:Journal of communication disorders 2005-03, Vol.38 (2), p.109-122
Main Authors: Ruscello, Dennis M., Douglas, Cara, Tyson, Tabitha, Durkee, Mark
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Articulation
Articulation Disorders - diagnosis
Articulation Disorders - physiopathology
Articulation Disorders - therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Case Studies
Child, Preschool
Humans
Macroglossia
Male
Medical sciences
Physiology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Special education. Orthophony
Speech Impairments
Speech Language Pathology
Speech Production Measurement
Speech Skills
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy - methods
Tongue - abnormalities
Tongue - physiopathology
Tongue posture
Treatment
Treatments
Young Children
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Summary:A young child with macroglossia of unknown cause was seen for treatment to modify resting tongue posture and improve speech sound production. Evaluation of the treatments indicated positive change in resting tongue posture and a modest change in speech sound production. Treatment for such patients can be complex and must consider orthodontic and/or surgical interventions, because an enlarged tongue can influence growth, development, and physiology of the oropharyngeal complex. The speech–language pathologist must be prepared to deal with the complex of problems demonstrated by patients with macroglossia during growth and development. (1) As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to describe the sequelae of macroglossia. (2) As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to identify appropriate treatment options for children with macroglossia.
ISSN:0021-9924
1873-7994
DOI:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2004.06.001