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Macroglossia Caused by Venous Congestion in a Patient With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The macroglossia in this patient appeared largely related to impaired venous return from the tongue and neck after coil embolisation, rather than to tongue pseudohypertrophy due to denervation atrophy with fatty replacement caused by ALS.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71122

Authors: Shunsuke Hino, Yosuke Iijima, Nami Nakayama, Norio Horie, Takahiro Kaneko

Institutions: Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Saitama Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820

OpenAlex ID: W4414923317

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