The Natural Evolution of Macroglossia Among Beckwith-Wiedemann Patients: A 30-Year Institutional Review

In patients with BWS without airway or feeding difficulties, conservative management of macroglossia results in acceptable long-term outcomes. Malocclusion and articulation issues are present but manageable without invasive interventions. Nearly all patients avoid tongue reduction or orthognathic surgery. There seems to be a tendency for tongue accommodation by the mandible in its antegonial width.