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Author: Dr. Marianne Abouyared, Md - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Dr. Marianne Abouyared, MD  is an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California. She is specializes in treating both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, with specific interests in complex microvascular reconstruction and robotic surgery.

Dr. Abouyared earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 2013. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital from 2013 to 2018. She furthered her expertise with a fellowship in Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Washington in 2018-2019. 

In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Abouyared serves as the Associate Program Director for the Otolaryngology residency program at UC Davis, where she is actively involved in teaching residents and medical students. ​ She is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. ​ Dr. Abouyared's research focuses on factors influencing outcomes in head and neck cancer patients, particularly wound healing and malnutrition. She has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in these areas. ​

For appointments or referrals, you can contact the UC Davis Otolaryngology Clinic at 916-734-5400.

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Palatoglossus Atrophy

April 22, 2025 10 min read
Palatoglossus muscle atrophy refers to the wasting or thinning of the palatoglossus muscle, one of the muscles that helps connect the soft palate to...
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Palatoglossus Muscle Dystrophy

April 19, 2025 11 min read
Palatoglossus muscle dystrophy is a rare condition characterized by the progressive degeneration and weakness of the palatoglossus muscle—an extrinsic tongue muscle that forms the...
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Palatoglossus Muscle Dystonia

April 19, 2025 15 min read
Palatoglossus muscle dystonia is a rare movement disorder where the palatoglossus muscle contracts involuntarily, causing speech and swallowing problems. This condition falls under oromandibular...
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Palatoglossus Muscle Strain

April 19, 2025 11 min read
Palatoglossus muscle strain refers to an injury in which the palatoglossus—a thin, bilateral muscle forming the anterior pillar of the fauces—undergoes overstretching or micro‑tearing...
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Palatoglossus Muscle Injury

April 19, 2025 14 min read
A palatoglossus muscle injury refers to any damage—ranging from mild overstretching to complete tears—of the palatoglossus, an extrinsic tongue muscle that also forms the...
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Palatoglossus Muscle Fibrosis

April 19, 2025 12 min read
Palatoglossus muscle fibrosis is a condition in which the palatoglossus muscle—an extrinsic tongue muscle that forms the anterior pillar of the fauces—becomes replaced by...
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Palatoglossus Muscle Infection

April 19, 2025 10 min read
Palatoglossus muscle infection—also called palatoglossitis or infective myositis of the palatoglossus—is an inflammatory condition of the palatoglossus muscle, one of the soft‑palate muscles that...
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Palatoglossus Muscle Cysts

April 19, 2025 11 min read
Palatoglossus muscle cysts are fluid‑filled sacs or epithelial‑lined cavities that develop within or adjacent to the palatoglossus (glossopalatinus) muscle. These rare lesions may arise...
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Palatoglossus Muscle Tumors

April 19, 2025 11 min read
Palatoglossus muscle tumors are rare lesions arising in the palatoglossus—a key muscle bridging the soft palate and tongue. Though uncommon, early recognition and management...
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