Geographic tongue14
- The benign migratory glossitis or geographic tongue is a disease that affects the tongue, characterized by variable lesions in shape, size and color. (bvsalud.org)
- The aim of the present study was to report one clinical case of geographic tongue, caused by stress and to show the importance of the early diagnosis and comfort of the patent for a benign condition. (bvsalud.org)
- Geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis, erythema migrans). (mayoclinic.org)
- A diagnosis of benign migratory glossitis (geographic tongue) is made by the appearance. (medscape.com)
- Geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) - a common disorder which occasionally causes a burning sensation but is usually painless. (wikipedia.org)
- The changes in the COVID tongue shall be related to the geographic tongue or benign migratory glossitis. (thieme-connect.com)
- In the case of symptomatic geographic tongue, the term of migratory stomatitis is used. (thieme-connect.com)
- Assimakopoulos D, Patrikakos G, Fotika C, Elisaf M. Benign migratory glossitis or geographic tongue: an enigmatic oral lesion. (medigraphic.com)
- Geographic tongue, also called benign migratory glossitis, is an inflammatory condition in which red patches appear on your tongue resembling continents on a globe. (prairiestreetdental.com)
- Overall, the prevalence ranges of geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) were 1.41 to 2.29%, and 0.46 to 0.30% for median rhomboid glossitis. (allstarxz.com)
- Autoimmune disorders, such as oral lichen planus and geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis), involve the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy cells in the oral cavity, including the tongue. (allstarxz.com)
- Geographic tongue, medically known as benign migratory glossitis, is a benign but somewhat unsettling condition characterized by irregular patches on the tongue's surface. (bendelfamilydentistry.com)
- While geographic tongue itself is benign and poses no direct cancer risk, it serves as a reminder that our mouths are sensitive indicators of our overall health. (bendelfamilydentistry.com)
- While geographic tongue is a relatively benign condition, there are other small issues in the mouth that require the attention of a dentist. (bendelfamilydentistry.com)
Rhomboid glossitis2
- Hemangioma Glossitis - some types of glossitis are caused by infections, e.g. median rhomboid glossitis (Candida species), "strawberry tongue" (seen in scarlet fever), and syphilitic glossitis (seen in tertiary syphilis). (wikipedia.org)
- Median rhomboid glossitis. (medigraphic.com)
Psoriasis2
- Gonzaga HF, Torres EA, Alchorne MM, Gerbase-Delima M. Both psoriasis and benign migratory glossitis are associated with HLA-Cw6. (medigraphic.com)
- Additionally, underlying medical conditions like Sjögren's syndrome, Crohn's disease, or psoriasis, which involve immune dysregulation, can contribute to the development of glossitis. (allstarxz.com)
Folic acid2
- Deficiency of iron, B vitamins and folic acid are common causes for atrophic glossitis. (wikipedia.org)
- Possible causes of strawberry tongue include lack of vitamin B-12 and folic acid, benign migratory glossitis, or scarlet fever. (americanceliac.org)
Atrophic glossitis1
- B hmer T, Mow M. The association between atrophic glossitis and protein-calorie malnutrition in old age. (medigraphic.com)
Stomatitis1
- Keywords: Geographic stomatitis, Benign migratory glossitis. (lml.com.ly)
Inflammation of the tongue2
- Glossitis refers to inflammation of the tongue, wherein it displays prominent swelling similar to ulcers on the tongue. (allstarxz.com)
- Glossitis refers to inflammation of the tongue, wherein it displays prominent swelling similar to ulcers on the tongue, apart from unusual colour changes and abnormal texture on its surface. (allstarxz.com)
Candida1
- Bacterial species like Streptococcus and Actinomyces, as well as the Candida fungus (particularly Candida albicans), are commonly associated with glossitis. (allstarxz.com)
Condition2
- That's why the medical term for this condition is benign migratory glossitis. (roryknappdds.com)
- By understanding the diverse pathophysiological mechanisms at play in glossitis, healthcare professionals can accurately diagnose the condition and implement appropriate management strategies tailored to the underlying cause, thereby alleviating symptoms and promoting healing. (allstarxz.com)
Oral2
- Glossitis Oral lichen planus Hypoglossal nerve weakness can cause atrophy and fasciculation of the tongue. (wikipedia.org)
- Allergic reactions to certain foods, medications, or oral care products can also contribute to glossitis. (allstarxz.com)
Disorders1
- Glossitis and other tongue disorders. (medigraphic.com)
Term2
- Glossitis is a general term for tongue inflammation, which can have various etiologies, e.g. infection. (wikipedia.org)
- 6 ] The areas of depapillation can heal and spontaneously occur in other regions of the tongue, hence the term "migratory glossitis" was used. (thieme-connect.com)
Conditions1
- Autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren syndrome can cause xerostomia, with resultant glossitis. (wikipedia.org)
Geographic11
- The benign migratory glossitis or geographic tongue is a disease that affects the tongue, characterized by variable lesions in shape, size and color. (bvsalud.org)
- The aim of the present study was to report one clinical case of geographic tongue, caused by stress and to show the importance of the early diagnosis and comfort of the patent for a benign condition. (bvsalud.org)
- A diagnosis of benign migratory glossitis (geographic tongue) is made by the appearance. (medscape.com)
- One of these conditions is benign migratory glossitis (also called geographic tongue). (colgate.com)
- Benign Migratory Glossitis or Geographic Tongue: an Enigmatic Oral Lesion. (medigraphic.com)
- It is commonly known as geographic tongue benign migratory glossitis. (primehealthchannel.com)
- Benign Migratory Glossitis is also known as geographic tongue because of the map like appearance of these spots. (epainassist.com)
- Benign migratory glossitis, also known as geographic tongue, is characterized by the tongue inflammation and is associated with pain and difficulty eating due to the lingual papillae atrophy. (bvsalud.org)
- Geographic tongue is a harmless and benign condition, though it might be socially embarrassing. (healthncare.info)
- Geographic tongue/benign migratory glossitis affects the top and sides of the tongue. (newlovetimes.com)
- Geographic tongue, also called benign migratory glossitis, is an inflammatory condition in which red patches appear on your tongue resembling continents on a globe. (adamsdmd.com)
Erythema3
- This kind of glossitis may also be known by other names such as glossitis areata exfoliativa, erythema migrans, pityriasis linguae, fulliform papillary glossitis and glossitis migrans. (primehealthchannel.com)
- Angular Chelitis, Erythema Migrans (Benign Migratory Glossitis), Median Rhomboid Glossitis. (lupinepublishers.com)
- Two other names to describe it are benign migratory glossitis and erythema migrans. (dental-lifestyle.com)
Tongue10
- Glossitis definition as according to medical terminology can be laid as a condition characterized by the inflammation of the tongue triggered by an infection that causes the tongue to swell and assume a different colour. (primehealthchannel.com)
- Glossitis causes the tongue to smoothen by removing the papillae, which are finger-like projections that appear on the surface of the tongue. (primehealthchannel.com)
- Besides the definition of glossitis, medical science also provides the clue to the different types of this tongue inflammation. (primehealthchannel.com)
- The cause of this kind of glossitis is unknown and it is characterized by the inflammation of the mucous membrane and the overall muscle of the tongue. (primehealthchannel.com)
- This kind of glossitis is characterized by an erythemous region which is aided by an atrophy of the tongue papillae. (primehealthchannel.com)
- The symptoms that are generally applicable to all kinds of glossitis include swelling or an inflammation of the tongue, the smoothening of the surface of the tongue, and the change in the colour of the tongue. (primehealthchannel.com)
- In case of pernicious glossitis anemia, the tongue becomes pale but in other cases, the tongue assumes a beefy red colour, which may turn dark or fiery red in case of vitamin B12 deficiency . (primehealthchannel.com)
- Tongue or oral infections caused by bacterial agents or yeast may cause glossitis. (primehealthchannel.com)
- He was diagnosed with migratory glossitis associated with a fissured tongue. (bvsalud.org)
- Benign migratory glossite or geographical tongue is on the tongue as well. (bvsalud.org)
Lesions1
- Lesions are one of the most noticeable symptoms of this kind of glossitis. (primehealthchannel.com)
Harmless1
- It's benign, which means it's harmless. (webmd.com)