This article presents a case of symptomatic geographic tongue with fissured tongue with a history of asthma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients may also present with complains of burning and soreness in tongue. [ispub.com]

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of oral mucosal lesions of patients attending the School of Dentistry. [readbyqxmd.com]

• Malnutrition

  Aging, malnutrition and local factors such as infection and may contribute to its development and symptoms. Fissured tongue may have a familial occurrence and can be associated with certain underlying syndromes. [semanticscholar.org]

  In some cases, fissured tongue may develop in association with infection or malnutrition. In other affected individuals, it may occur with certain underlying syndromes or may be a familial condition, suggesting autosomal dominant inheritance. [metrohealth.net]

  It is characteristic of many conditions, such as anemia and malnutrition. split tongue A cleft or bifid tongue resulting from developmental arrest. strawberry tongue A tongue that first has a white coat except at the tip and along the edges, with enlarged [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Environmental [ edit ] Poor diet can cause malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies. Deficiency of iron, B vitamins and folic acid are common causes for atrophic glossitis. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Disability

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  These disabilities gradually increased for the initial one month or so; but have remained stationary since then. The child was a fullterm normal delivery. [ijo.in]

  Graham, Carolina Galarreta, Marilyn C Jones, Usha Kini, Helen Stewart, Jillian S Parboosingh, Antonie D Kline, A Micheil Innes Au-Kline syndrome (AKS, OMIM 616580) is a multiple malformation syndrome, first reported in 2015, associated with intellectual disability [readbyqxmd.com]

• Overeating

  The fissures developed slowly over the 6 months and, although asymptomatic, the patient was concerned with its appearance. Therefore, on the basis of clinical correlation, the diagnosis of lingua plicata was made. [idoj.in]

  There are usually multiple grooves and furrows over the dorsum of tongue, about 2–6 mm in depth. [xpertdox.com]

  A 16-year-old boy presented with multiple fissures over the tongue along with foul smell since the last 6 months [ Figure 1 ]. The patient was apparently healthy with no present or past history of any bad habits. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  It is characterized by multiple asymptomatic fissures or grooves over the tongue, resembling the surface of the brain due to the appearance of sulci and gyri, hence, it has also been referred to as cerebriform tongue.Despite being an asymptomatic condition [ijord.com]

• Fissured Tongue

  […] geographic tongue and fissured tongue. ( 26381370 ) Dafar A...Jontell M 2016 6 Oral medicine: Factors associated with geographic tongue and fissured tongue. ( 27388082 ) 2016 7 Frequency of fissured tongue (lingua plicata) as a function of age. ( 27808348 [malacards.org]

  (facial) nerve paralysis ( Bell palsy ), and a fissured tongue. [emedicine.com]

• Poor Oral Hygiene

  Extra-oral examination revealed normal facial morphology, no skin lesions were seen. Intra-oral examination revealed poor oral hygiene, halitosis and deeply grooved lesions on the dorsal surface of the tongue with entrapped food debris. [ispub.com]

  Oral features present were Angle's class I bimax malocclusion, deep palate, spacing between teeth, and poor oral hygiene [Figure 2]. [jofs.in]

  Burning sensation on the tongue may probably correlate with the systemic factors and poor oral hygiene. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Black hairy tongue - some factors thought to cause black hairy tongue are environmental, such as eating a soft diet, poor oral hygiene, smoking and antibiotic use. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Strawberry Tongue

  Synonym: glossotrichia ; lingua nigra magenta tongue A physical finding in patients with riboflavin deficiency. parrot tongue A dry shriveled tongue seen in typhus. raspberry tongue Strawberry tongue. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Hemangioma Infective [ edit ] Median rhomboid glossitis Glossitis - some types of glossitis are caused by infections, e.g. median rhomboid glossitis ( Candida species ), "strawberry tongue" (seen in scarlet fever ), and syphlitic glossitis (seen in tertiary [en.wikipedia.org]

• Ulcer

  Ulcers In inspecting ulcers, it is important to note their size, number, color, distribution, and whether or not they cause the patient any discomfort. [stanfordmedicine25.stanford.edu]

  BMG presents itself as an ulcer-like region on the dorsum of the tongue, which may recur at different sites on the tongue, creating a migratory appearance. Asymptomatic cases usually resolve on their own but symptomatic cases need treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The surface is non-ulcerated, but appears ulcerated due to the loss of the surface papillae and keratin. These well-defined, elliptical lesions vary in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. [jisppd.com]

  Definition / general Benign disorder characterized by deep grooves or fissures on dorsal and lateral surfaces of tongue May have true fissure with ulceration Grooves get deeper and more prominent with age 50% also have geographic tongue Associated with [pathologyoutlines.com]

• Burning Sensation

  Burning sensation of tongue and oral mucosa rapidly subsides on taking folic acid [ 3 ]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Burning sensation on the tongue may probably correlate with the systemic factors and poor oral hygiene. [avensonline.org]

  Some patients may complain of an associated burning sensation in the tongue. Fissured tongue is a common clinical condition with a prevalence of between 6.8-11%. It is also found in children. [xpertdox.com]

  A 25-year-old male patient came with a chief complaint of halitosis and mild occasional burning sensation on tongue since over one year duration. Past medical and dental history was non-contributory. [oatext.com]

Jorge Serafim Freitas (Serviço de Estomatologia, Centro Hospitalar São João, E.P.E.) for his collaboration in the diagnostic workup of our patient. References [1] M.K. Elias, F.J. Mateen, C.R. Weiler. [elsevier.es]

Six months after the end of treatment, she was doing well with no evidence of persisting lymphoma. The patient was referred to our clinic by her oncologist for evaluation of the irregular appearance of her tongue ( Figure 1 ). [cmaj.ca]

The goals of treatment are to relieve the costipation and to bre ... [practo.com]

Treatment *As the condition is benign, treatment is not generally required *Removal of debris through brushing is recommended to reduce the chance of irritation or infection Fissured tongue is benign, so treatment is generally not required. [ozarkderm.com]

It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you. [drugs.com]

What is the treatment for fissured tongue? Fissured tongue is a benign condition that does not require any specific treatment. [dermnetnz.org]

Prognosis Fissured tongue is a totally benign condition and is considered by most to be a variant of normal tongue architecture. [emedicine.com]

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Early diagnosis of the syndrome is important since many of its features require treatment, and the prognosis can be dramatically improved by timely management. [7] Conclusion Williams-Beuren syndrome is a rare syndrome. [jofs.in]

Although a definitive etiology is unknown, a polygenic mode of inheritance is suspected because the condition is seen clustering in families who are affected. [emedicine.com]

Despite of many studies, the etiology of FT remains obscure. FT is believed to be a congenital anomaly associated with several disorders and with geographic tongue (GT). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A questionnaire detailing the clinical and epidemiological features of the disease was completed for each patient, and all patients were examined for tongue lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

6] Etiology Although a specific etiology has not been elicited for fissured tongue, a polygenic or autosomal dominant mode of inheritance is suspected because fissured tongue is seen with increased frequency in families with an affected proband. [7] Epidemiology [emedicine.com]

Pathophysiology Fissured tongue affects only the tongue and is a finding in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, which consists of a triad of fissured tongue, granulomatous cheilitis, and cranial nerve VII paralysis (Bell palsy). [5, 6] Etiology Although a [emedicine.com]

The syndrome's pathophysiology is unclear and the treatment is challenging; corticosteroid therapy is the mainstay of treatment and is associated with clinical and histological improvement. [elsevier.es]

The prevention and interception of malocclusion: etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy PREVENTION OF ORAL CAVITY DISEASES IN ADULTS - Prevention of tooth wear, erosion, abrasions - Tooth decay: etiology, prevention and therapy - Prevention and etiopathogenesis [unich.it]

Contact your healthcare or dental provider if: The soreness prevents you from eating. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care. Treatment for fissured tongue is not usually needed. Food can become trapped in the grooves. [drugs.com]

Good oral hygiene with a special tongue scraper may help prevent the complications. [2] [Figure 1] [idoj.in]

Regular cleansing of the tongue helps prevent tongue irritation and bad breath that may occur from trapped in the grooves getting partially digested by salivary enzymes. [xpertdox.com]

Good oral hygiene with a special tongue scraper may help prevent the complications.[ 2 ] Footnotes Source of Support: Nil Conflict of Interest: None declared. REFERENCES 1. Reamy BV, Derby R, Bunt CW. Common tongue conditions in primary care. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]