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Thyroid dysfunction in a patient with aglossia.

Piranit Kantaputra1, Pranoot Tanpaiboon

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. dnpdi001@chiangmai.ac.th

American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A
|September 11, 2003
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A rare case of aglossia in a Thai girl highlights the critical link between tongue development and thyroid function. Abnormal tongue morphogenesis may lead to subclinical hypothyroidism despite a normal thyroid gland.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Developmental Biology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Congenital anomalies present complex diagnostic challenges.
  • Understanding the interplay between craniofacial and endocrine development is crucial.

Observation:

  • A Thai girl presented with aglossia (absence of tongue), micrognathia (small jaw), microsomia (small body), microcephaly (small head), and developmental delay.
  • She exhibited subclinical hypothyroidism with normal thyroid uptake on scan.

Findings:

  • The study suggests a potential link between abnormal tongue morphogenesis and functional thyroid disorders.
  • Aglossia and associated craniofacial abnormalities may stem from developmental issues with the tongue.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering tongue development in the etiology of certain congenital syndromes and thyroid dysfunction.
  • Further research into tongue-thyroid developmental links could inform diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for related conditions.