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A: Geographic tongue is a fairly common condition. It can occur at any time in life, including childhood. It is estimated to affect from 1 - 2.5% of the population. In affected individuals geographic tongue tends to vary in color, shape and size --- hence the name of the condition.
Macroglossia, meaning large tongue, has been documented for many centuries, with the earliest known description thought to be from around 1550 BC. Over the years, many criteria have been used to identify large tongue. The term true macroglossia refers to macroglossia caused by histologic abnormalities within the tongue, such as muscular hypertrophy and vascular malformation.