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gamma-aminobutyric acid and Macroglossia

gamma-aminobutyric acid has been researched along with Macroglossia in 1 studies

gamma-Aminobutyric Acid: The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
gamma-aminobutyric acid : A gamma-amino acid that is butanoic acid with the amino substituent located at C-4.

Macroglossia: The presence of an excessively large tongue, which may be congenital or may develop as a result of a tumor or edema due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels, or it may occur in association with hyperpituitarism or acromegaly. It also may be associated with malocclusion because of pressure of the tongue on the teeth. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Macroglossia has been reported in patients undergoing posterior fossa neurosurgical procedures and is thought to be as a result of venous engorgement from intubation or mechanical positioning during these prolonged procedures."1.40Macroglossia associated with brainstem injury. ( Ardelt, A; Cueva, W; Frank, J; Goldenberg, F; Iwuchukwu, I; Reshi, R, 2014)
"Macroglossia was managed with dexamethasone and there was complete resolution of dysautonomia while treated with beta-blockers and gabapentin."1.40Macroglossia associated with brainstem injury. ( Ardelt, A; Cueva, W; Frank, J; Goldenberg, F; Iwuchukwu, I; Reshi, R, 2014)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Iwuchukwu, I1
Ardelt, A1
Cueva, W1
Reshi, R1
Goldenberg, F1
Frank, J1

Other Studies

1 other study available for gamma-aminobutyric acid and Macroglossia

ArticleYear
Macroglossia associated with brainstem injury.
    Neurocritical care, 2014, Volume: 20, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Aged; Amines; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Brain Injuries; Bra

2014