Ankyloglossia, rare anomaly of tongue in adults: A case study

Authors

  • AS Ankur Intern, Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh
  • B Pradeep Assistant Professor, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram
  • N Satyanarayana Assistant Professor in Anatomy, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur
  • K Ruchi Assistant Professor, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram
  • K Varun
  • K Neha Intern, Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh
  • P Sunitha Lecturer in Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur
  • N Reddy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v6i3.4073

Keywords:

Ankyloglossia, frenulum, frenulectomy

Abstract

Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is poorly defined and involves a short, thick, fibrosed, or fixed lingual frenulum. Ankyloglossia has been reported to cause feeding difficulties, dysarthria, dyspnea, and social or mechanical problems. Ankyloglossia occurs in 1.7% of all neonates. As age advances, frenulum grows in length and normal function is established. Frenulectomy is recommended if it persists. We have also come across with the case of Tongue Tie in one of our patient. He is 19 years in age pursuing his graduation. He has got tongue tie which is persisting since birth.

Keywords: Ankyloglossia; frenulum; frenulectomy.

DOI: 10.3126/jcmsn.v6i3.4073

Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2010, Vol. 6, No. 3 pp.37-39

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Ankur, A., Pradeep, B., Satyanarayana, N., Ruchi, K., Varun, K., Neha, K., Sunitha, P., & Reddy, N. (2010). Ankyloglossia, rare anomaly of tongue in adults: A case study. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 6(3), 37–39. https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v6i3.4073

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Vol. 6 No. 3 (2010)

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Case Reports

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