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Article: Endoscopic view of a hypermobile tongue in the nasopharynx.(RHINOSCOPIC CLINIC)
- Article from:
- Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
- Article date:
- September 1, 2006
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A healthy 45-year-old man presented for evaluation of hoarseness and a globus sensation. Findings on head and neck examinations were normal except for signs of reflux laryngitis (posterior commissure hypertrophy, arytenoid erythema, etc.) on fiberoptic videolaryngoscopy.
More interesting, however, was the patient's report that he was able to clean his nasal secretions and moisten his nasopharynx with his tongue. He then demonstrated this remarkable lingual dexterity by easily maneuvering his anterior tongue behind his soft palate, into his nasopharynx, and then through both his posterior choanae (figure, A-D). Telescopic videonasopharyngoscopy captured the image ...