Clinical features of Geographic Tongue
Clinical features of Geographic Tongue
May be symptomatic in association with spicy or acidic foods
Focal red depapillated areas bordered by slightly elevated, yellowish margin
Dynamic behavior: changes in shape, size, intensity day to day
Dorsal and lateral tongue surfaces affected predominantly
Ventral tongue and other areas less often involved
Often associated with fissured tongue
Diagnosis
Location and appearance
Biopsy confirmation usually unnecessary
Category: Clinical features