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Aglossia: a case report.

Prashant Kumar1, K K Chaubey

  • 1Department of Periodontology, Patna Dental College and Hospital, Patna, India. prashantkumar14@sify.com

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
|April 26, 2007
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A 4-year-old girl with congenital aglossia (tongue absence) demonstrates a normal life despite the rare condition. This case highlights functional adaptation and normal development without a tongue.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Pediatric Case Study

Background:

  • Congenital aglossia is a rare developmental anomaly characterized by the complete absence of the tongue.
  • This condition is frequently associated with other significant congenital defects, including limb malformations and craniofacial abnormalities.

Observation:

  • A 4-year-old female child presented with congenital aglossia.
  • The patient exhibited no other associated congenital anomalies, which is atypical for this condition.

Findings:

  • Despite the absence of a tongue, the child maintained a normal quality of life.
  • She participated in school activities, socialized with peers, and demonstrated a comparable Intelligence Quotient (IQ).

Implications:

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  • This case suggests that significant functional adaptation and normal neurodevelopment are possible even with congenital aglossia.
  • It challenges the presumed severity of associated defects and underscores the potential for a near-normal life trajectory in select cases.