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Cause of macroglossia

Cause of macroglossia

Macroglossia happens due to the accumulation of adipose tissue in the submucosa of the tongue. Macroglossia in hypothyroidism is due to increased accumulation of subcutaneous mucopolysaccharides due to a decreased degradation.

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