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]

• 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]

  Kullaa- Mikkonen described two types of fissured tongue-fissure tongue with normal filiform papillae; and fissure tongue syndrome, where fissures are associated with geographical tongue [ 5 ]. [avensonline.org]

  Keywords fissured tongue, nonspecific tongue lesions, psoriasis, symptoms. [rroij.com]

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

• Tongue Atrophy

  […] whether tongue atrophy and fissured appearance could serve as clinical indicators/signs of MALT... [readbyqxmd.com]

• Pachyonychia

  BACKGROUND: Mutations in the KRT6A or KRT16 gene cause pachyonychia congenita type 1 (PC-1), while mutations in KRT16 or KRT6C underlie focal palmoplantar keratoderma (FPPK). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  […] involvement of psoriasis. ( 23914894 ) D'Erme AM...Prignano F 2013 13 Prevalence of fungi in cases of geographical and fissured tongue. ( 24881280 ) Dudko A...Kurnatowski P 2013 14 Two novel de novo mutations of KRT6A and KRT16 genes in two Chinese pachyonychia [malacards.org]

• Broad Nasal Bridge

  Figure 1: Facial profile of the patient with exopthalmos, broad nasal bridge, protruded lips, graying of hairs Click here to view Discussion Williams-Beuren syndrome is quite a rare syndrome and much literature about oro-dental features is not available [jofs.in]

• Protruding Lips

  Figure 1: Facial profile of the patient with exopthalmos, broad nasal bridge, protruded lips, graying of hairs Click here to view Discussion Williams-Beuren syndrome is quite a rare syndrome and much literature about oro-dental features is not available [jofs.in]

• Cognitive Disorder

  It is characterized by congenital heart defects, neonatal hypercalcemia, skeletal and renal abnormalities, cognitive disorder, social personality disorder, and dysmorphic facies. [jofs.in]

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]

Medical considerations in dental treatment of children with Williams syndrome. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2005;99:573-80. [Figure 1], [Figure 2], [Figure 3] [jofs.in]

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

Since the condition is otherwise entirely benign, no treatment is indicated and the patient should be reassured that it is a common variance of the normal appearance of the tongue. [oatext.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]

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

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]

[…] investigations - learn the methodology to perform a clinical appropriate research and a critical interpretation (also of the physio-pathological aspects) of the physical, physiological, instrumental and lab signs and evidences useful for the diagnosis and prognosis [unich.it]

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]

The etiology is unknown but hereditary plays a significant role. The condition may be congenital, present at birth, or may become apparent during childhood or later in life. [ispub.com]

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]