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I have hyperthyroidism with a swollen tongue, is this normal? if not, could it be due to a pituitary adenoma?

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See below: Hyperthyroid can cause ptosis prom eyes hi metabolic rate pre tibial edema swelling does not cause tongue swellong.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Swollen tongue cause: Neither hyperthyroidism, nor pituitary adenomas cause a swollen tongue. See your endocrinologist or primary doc for work-up.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 10/15/2012

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