White bumps on tongue are medically referred to as ‘Transient lingual papillitis’. In this condition, the fungi-form papilla of the tongue becomes inflamed. This condition is also commonly known as ‘lie bumps’. These are special kinds of bumps that occur on the tongue’s surface. Fungiform papillae consist of taste buds, which are particularly regulator of… Continue reading Lie Bumps on Tongue
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Pierre Robin Syndrome
Pierre Robin syndrome is a condition featuring distinctive facial anomalies. It is also said to be a sequential disorder or a ‘sequence ’because of the associated abnormalities of the body, where 1 defect leads to another. The real reason for this disorder is not known till date; still it is held that some chromosomal hereditary… Continue reading Pierre Robin Syndrome
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Sturge-Weber syndrome, also called as ‘encephelotrigeminal angiomatosis’ is a disorder which is present from birth, but is not inherited. Sturge-Weber syndrome is an uncommon disorder and some features of this syndrome include anomalies of the nervous system and a congenital birthmark on the face. However, research studies show that skin injuries may occur due to… Continue reading Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome is an abnormal condition which elicits many different unique characteristics and symptoms. The anomalies associated with Apert syndrome occur because of early union or premature closure of specific joints connecting the skull bones that develop during normal growth of the brain and which divide the skeletal plates. Due to this craniofacial malformation, other… Continue reading Apert Syndrome