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ankyloglossia (tongue tie)
Etiology:
- X-linked cleft palate with ankyloglossia
Pathology:
- lingual frenulum with excessive attachment to the bottom of the tongue
Clinical manifestations:
- presents in infancy
- bottom of the tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth
- restricts movement of the tip of the tongue
Complications:
- rarely associated with speech impairment or dysphagia
Management:
- surgery is seldom necessary
- frenulotomy
General
developmental disorder
References
- Tongue tie: Ankyloglossia
PubMed Health. A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002606/
- Wikipedia: Ankyloglossia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankyloglossia