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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 Muscle Spasms

April 19, 2025 10 min read
Palatoglossus muscle spasms are involuntary, sudden contractions of the palatoglossus muscle—the only tongue muscle arising from the soft palate. These spasms often present as...
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Styloglossus Muscle Contracture

April 19, 2025 9 min read
Styloglossus muscle contracture is a condition in which the styloglossus—a paired extrinsic tongue muscle—undergoes permanent shortening and fibrotic changes. This leads to reduced ability...
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Styloglossus Muscle Dystrophy

April 19, 2025 13 min read
Styloglossus muscle dystrophy is a rare condition characterized by progressive weakening, wasting, or abnormal development of the styloglossus muscle—one of the intrinsic muscles that...
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Styloglossus Muscle Dystonia

April 19, 2025 11 min read
Styloglossus muscle dystonia is a rare form of focal dystonia in which the styloglossus—a muscle that helps retract and elevate the tongue—contracts involuntarily and...
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Styloglossus Muscle Injuries

April 19, 2025 10 min read
A styloglossus muscle injury refers to any damage or dysfunction affecting the styloglossus, one of the tongue’s extrinsic muscles responsible for elevating and retracting...
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Styloglossus Muscle Hypertrophy

April 19, 2025 11 min read
Styloglossus muscle hypertrophy is an abnormal enlargement (overgrowth) of the styloglossus muscle, one of the tongue’s extrinsic muscles. Normally, hypertrophy refers to an increase...
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Styloglossus Muscle Fibrosis

April 19, 2025 12 min read
Styloglossus muscle fibrosis is a condition where the styloglossus muscle—a tongue muscle—develops excess fibrous (scar) tissue. This buildup of collagen makes the muscle stiff...
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Styloglossus Muscle Infection

April 19, 2025 11 min read
Styloglossus muscle infection refers to inflammation and microbial invasion of the styloglossus—a thin, paired muscle that retracts and elevates the tongue. Infections here most...
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Styloglossus Muscle Pain

April 18, 2025 12 min read
Styloglossus muscle pain refers to discomfort originating in the styloglossus—a slender extrinsic tongue muscle responsible for elevating and retracting the tongue during swallowing and...
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