GEOGRAPHIC TONGUE
Geographic tongue (GT), also known as benign migratory glossitis, is characterized by annular red and white lesions on the tongue.
- It is much more common in patients with psoriasis.
- It often goes unnoticed by the patient. Some however note soreness, especially when eating.
Two clinical presentations are seen. In one, discrete, bald, red patches are seen. In the second, raised, annular white lines predominate. The condition may be asymptomatic or the patient may complain of soreness usually when eating.
Differential Diagnosis
Always consider Candidiasis which can often present similarly.
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