Question

"Scrotal tongue" is the clinical feature of which one of the following disease? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Down Syndrome
• B. Turner Syndrome
• C. Gaucher Syndrome
• D. Klinefelter's Syndrome

Hint:

Scrotal tongue is one of the distinguishing features of Down Syndrome, which is also associated with other physical traits such as intellectual disability and characteristic facial features.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Scrotal tongue is a clinical feature observed in Down Syndrome. This condition is characterized by deep furrows and grooves on the surface of the tongue, giving it a "scrotal" appearance. It is commonly associated with Down Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21.
- Turner Syndrome typically presents with short stature, webbed neck, and other physical characteristics, but not scrotal tongue.
- Gaucher Syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting lipid metabolism, leading to organ enlargement, but it is not associated with scrotal tongue.
- Klinefelter's Syndrome is a genetic condition in males with an extra X chromosome, but scrotal tongue is not a feature of this syndrome either. Thus, the correct answer is (1) Down Syndrome.