Affections of TONGUE

Question 1

List the congenintal affections in the tongue

Answer 1

1. lateral protrusion
2. macroglossia
3. long tongue
4. smooth tongue
5. bird tongue

Question 2

incomplete or abnormal development of the tongue-

Answer 2

Ankyloglossia

Question 3

What are the two methods of glossectomy ?

Answer 3

wedge glossectomy and partial glossectomy

Question 4

Paralysis of tongue -

Answer 4

Glossoplegia

hypoglossal nerve is involved

Question 5

Appearance of one or more swelling in the submandibular along with inflammation is seen in

Answer 5

wooden tongue /actinobacillosis

Question 6

What is ranula?

Answer 6

accumulation of saliva due to defect in the duct or gland.