An etiological factor for macroglossia is_____________________?
Correct answer: D. Hurler's syndrome
- A. Atrophic glossitis
- B. Oral submucous fibrosis
- C. Syphilitic glossitis
- D. Hurler's syndrome
Explanation
Hurler syndrome causes storage of mucopolysaccharides in connective tissues and may produce macroglossia. Atrophic, syphilitic and submucous-fibrosis-related glossitis do not typically enlarge the tongue.
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