Macroglossia
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Throat Anatomy
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Structures of the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.
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Macroglossia
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Macroglossia is a congenital disorder where the tongue is larger than normal. It is enlarged because of an increase in the amount of tissue, not because of a tumor or growth. There is also a perceived macroglossia in Down syndrome possibly because the tongue frequently protrudes.
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Macroglossia
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Macroglossia is a congenital disorder where the tongue is larger than normal. It is enlarged because of an increase in the amount of tissue, not because of a tumor or growth.
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