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Ankyloglossia
A severe congenital restriction of TONGUE movement, resulting from fusion or adherence of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. In partial ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) the LINGUAL FRENUM is abnormally short, or is attached too close to the tip of the tongue. OMIM: 106280
Synonyms(3)
| Synonym |
|---|
| Tongue Tie |
| Partial Ankyloglossia |
| Ankyloglossia |
Research Excerpts
Overview
| Excerpt | Reference |
|---|---|
| "Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a common condition characterized by an abnormally short or tight lingual frenulum and is known to cause breastfeeding difficulties, leading to damage to the nipple, early discontinuation of breastfeeding, and delayed infant growth." | ( Carnino, JM; Lara, FR; Levi, JR; Mwaura, AM; Walia, AS, 2023) |
Research
Studies (16)
| Timeframe | Studies, This Condition (%) | All Conditions % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 23.3326 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 12.5806 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 18.1394 |
| 2010's | 5 (31.25) | 28.8240 |
| 2020's | 11 (68.75) | 9.53 |
Drugs Studied (10)
| Drug | Indicated | Relationship Strength | Studies | Trials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vanillin | 0 | medium | 1 | 1 |
| apnea | 0 | low | 1 | 0 |
| sevoflurane | 0 | low | 2 | 0 |
| thymidine | 0 | low | 1 | 0 |
| sucrose | 0 | medium | 1 | 1 |
| telbivudine | 0 | low | 1 | 0 |
| inositol 3-phosphate | 0 | low | 7 | 0 |
| folic acid | 0 | low | 2 | 0 |