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A Case of Pigmented Fungiform Papillae of the Tongue in a Middle Eastern Woman.
- Source :
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Medical Principles & Practice . Feb2014, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p167-169. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Objective: To report a case of pigmented fungiform papillae on the tongue. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: A 29-year-old female presented with patchy pigmented areas on her tongue of 2 years' duration. Examination of the tongue showed pigmentation confined to the fungiform papillae on the dorsum of the tongue. She was healthy and was not taking any medications and hence a diagnosis of pigmented fungiform papillae was considered. The patient was reassured of the benign nature of this condition and no treatment was given. However, a 6-month follow-up was suggested. Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware of this benign variant of lingual pigmentation to avoid confusion with pathological conditions and also to avoid unnecessary investigative procedures. © 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *FUNGIFORM papilla
*DIAGNOSIS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10117571
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Medical Principles & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94853207
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000351799