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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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Genioglossus Contracture

April 18, 2025 11 min read
A genioglossus muscle contracture is a condition where the genioglossus—a major extrinsic muscle of the tongue—becomes abnormally shortened and stiff, impairing its ability to...
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Genioglossus Muscle Dystrophy

April 18, 2025 10 min read
Genioglossus muscle dystrophy is a condition in which the genioglossus—the large, fan‑shaped muscle that makes up most of the tongue—gradually weakens and wastes away....
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Genioglossus Muscle Dystonia

April 18, 2025 10 min read
Genioglossus muscle dystonia is a focal form of lingual dystonia in which the genioglossus—the primary tongue‑protruding muscle—contracts involuntarily and intermittently or continuously. These abnormal...
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Genioglossus Muscle Sprain

April 18, 2025 11 min read
A genioglossus muscle sprain happens when the large fan‑shaped muscle at the floor of your mouth—the genioglossus—gets overstretched or torn. This injury often follows...
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Genioglossus Muscle Tear

April 18, 2025 11 min read
A Genioglossus Muscle Tear refers to damage—ranging from mild overstretching to complete rupture—of the genioglossus, the primary muscle that forms the bulk of the...
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Genioglossus Muscle Injury

April 18, 2025 14 min read
A genioglossus muscle injury refers to any damage or dysfunction affecting the genioglossus, the largest extrinsic muscle of the tongue responsible for protrusion and...
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Genioglossus Hypertrophy

April 18, 2025 12 min read
Genioglossus muscle hypertrophy is a form of macroglossia characterized by abnormal enlargement of the genioglossus—the large, fan‑shaped extrinsic tongue muscle that arises from the chin and...
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Genioglossus Muscle Fibrosis

April 18, 2025 9 min read
Genioglossus muscle fibrosis is a condition in which normal muscle fibers of the genioglossus—the large fan‑shaped muscle that forms most of the tongue’s body—are...
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Genioglossus Muscle Infection

April 18, 2025 11 min read
Genioglossus muscle infection occurs when harmful microbes—such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—invade and inflame the genioglossus muscle, the large fan‑shaped muscle that forms...
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Genioglossus Muscle Cysts

April 18, 2025 10 min read
Genioglossus muscle cysts are uncommon, fluid‑filled sacs that develop within or immediately adjacent to the genioglossus muscle—the large, fan‑shaped extrinsic tongue muscle that forms...
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Genioglossus Muscle Pain

April 18, 2025 12 min read
Genioglossus muscle pain refers to discomfort arising from the large, fan‑shaped extrinsic tongue muscle responsible for protrusion and airway patency. This pain can range...
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Genioglossus Muscle Cancer

April 18, 2025 10 min read
Genioglossus muscle cancer is a rare form of tongue sarcoma that originates in the fan‑shaped genioglossus muscle, which controls tongue protrusion and helps keep...
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Genioglossus Muscle Spasm

April 18, 2025 11 min read
Genioglossus muscle spasm is a sudden, involuntary tightening of the genioglossus, one of the main extrinsic tongue muscles that pushes the tongue forward. Spasms...
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Genioglossus Muscle Diseases

April 18, 2025 11 min read
Genioglossus muscle diseases refer to any condition that disrupts the normal structure or function of the genioglossus—the largest extrinsic muscle of the tongue. Because...
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