Glossoptosis

Glossoptosis is a medical condition and abnormality which involves the downward displacement or retraction of the tongue.[1] This mostly affects infants and children.[2] It may cause non-fusion of the hard palate, causing cleft palate.[1] It can also cause difficulties with feeding and upper airway obstructions.[3] Glossoptosis could be a symptom of a birth defect from Pierre Robin Syndrome.[2] It can also arise with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.[2]

  1. ^ a b Donnelly, Lane F. (2016-08-10). Fundamentals of Pediatric Imaging E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 22. ISBN 9780323444996.
  2. ^ a b c "Glossoptosis". Cleveland Clinic.
  3. ^ Gangopadhyay, Noopur; Mendonca, Derick A.; Woo, Albert S. (May 2012). "Pierre robin sequence". Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 26 (2): 76–82. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1320065. ISSN 1535-2188. PMC 3424697. PMID 23633934.
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