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- About 90% of children with classic Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) have macroglossia, and 40% undergo surgical tongue reduction.
- A case study presented treatment for a 5-month-old child with BWS using a unique therapy that stimulated oral areas controlled by the trigeminal nerve.
- After 3 months of therapy, including weekly sessions and daily home stimulation, significant improvements in the child's oral alignment and function were observed, suggesting this approach may be a viable alternative to surgery.
Article Abstract
About 90% of children diagnosed with classic BWS have macroglossia, and 40% of them are submitted to surgical tongue reduction. The purpose of our article is to present a case study of a 5-month-old child with BWS who was treated with an original therapy for stimulation of oral areas innervated by the trigeminal nerve. The therapy included stimulation of the upper and lower lip and muscles of the floor of the mouth. The treatment was provided by a therapist once a week. In addition, the child was stimulated every day at home by his mother. After 3 months, a significant improvement in oral alignment and function was achieved. Preliminary observations of therapy application for stimulation regions innervated by the trigeminal nerve in children with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome seem promising. The original therapy for stimulation of oral areas innervated by the trigeminal nerve is a good alternative to existing methods of surgical tongue reduction in children with BWS and macroglossia.
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