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Aglossia: Case Report
Silvana Bommarito1, Luciana Escanoela Zanato2, Marilena Manno Vieira1
1Speach Therapy Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
|January 2, 2016
Summary
Aglossia, a rare congenital condition, requires extensive multidisciplinary care. This case highlights how a team approach over five years significantly improved the patient's quality of life and functional abilities.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Developmental Biology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Aglossia is a rare congenital condition resulting from failed tongue embryogenesis between the fourth and eighth weeks of gestation.
- The tongue is crucial for vital functions including sucking, swallowing, chewing, and speech, as well as dental arch development.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of aglossia in an 8-year-old girl.
- A comprehensive assessment included clinical evaluation of the stomatognathic system, orthodontic assessment, surface electromyography of masticatory muscles, and videofluoroscopy of swallowing.
Findings:
- The multidisciplinary team's 5-year intervention focused on managing the complex functional deficits associated with aglossia.
- The patient underwent various assessments to understand the impact on speech, swallowing, and mastication.
Implications:
- Multidisciplinary cooperation is essential for improving the quality of life for individuals with aglossia.
- Collaborative interventions facilitate the development of compensatory mechanisms, enhancing patient function and adaptation.
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