Glossoptosis
Sign in to saveGlossoptosis is a medical condition and abnormality which involves the downward displacement or retraction of the tongue. This mostly affects infants and children. It may cause non-fusion of the hard palate, causing cleft palate. It can also cause difficulties with feeding and upper airway obstructions. Glossoptosis could be a symptom of a birth defect from Pierre Robin Syndrome. It can also arise with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
Research
465 papers- Glossoptosis.Seminars in pediatric surgery · 2016
- Pierre Robin Sequence.Clinics in plastic surgery · 2019
- Glossoptosis in Pierre Robin sequence.Archives of disease in childhood · 2019
- False-Positive Cuff Leak Test due to Glossoptosis.American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine · 2022
- Auriculo-condylar syndrome.The Angle orthodontist · 2012
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Glossoptosis is a medical condition and abnormality which involves the downward displacement or retraction of the tongue. This mostly affects infants and children. It may cause non-fusion of the hard palate, causing cleft palate. It can also cause difficulties with feeding and upper airway obstructions. Glossoptosis could be a symptom of a birth defect from Pierre Robin Syndrome. It can also arise with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
== Signs and symptoms == Glossoptosis is characterized by an abnormal posterior placement of the tongue like a downward displacement or retraction. This characteristic causes other symptoms to arise because of the abnormality. Glossoptosis may cause upper airway obstruction which can lead to infants not getting enough oxygen. Not only may they not get enough oxygen they most likely will experience shortness of breath and struggle to breathe.