International Journal of Pedodontic Rehabilitation

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2019  |  Volume : 4  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 88--89

Asymptomatic benign migratory glossitis: A rare case report


Nitin Khanduri1, Sankalp Rohatgi1, Deepak Kurup2, Malay Mitra3 
1 Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, UCMS College of Dental Surgery, Bhairahawa, Nepal
2 Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Education and Advance Studies, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
3 Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Nitin Khanduri
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, UCMS College of Dental Surgery, Bhairahawa
Nepal

Benign migratory glossitis, also known as geographic tongue, is an inflammatory recurrent condition of unknown etiology, which is characterized by loss of filiform papillae on the dorsum of the tongue. Clinically, it appears as irregular erythematous patches devoid of filiform papilla bounded by slightly elevated white bands. The lesion changes its location, pattern, and size on the tongue over time, creating a migratory appearance, and in many cases will resolve completely. It is usually an asymptomatic condition but may be associated with burning sensation to hot and spicy food. A case of geographic tongue in a 2-year-old male child is presented here. The purpose of presenting the case report is to discuss the clinical presentation, etiological factors, and treatment modalities of geographic tongue.


How to cite this article:
Khanduri N, Rohatgi S, Kurup D, Mitra M. Asymptomatic benign migratory glossitis: A rare case report.Int J Pedod Rehabil 2019;4:88-89


How to cite this URL:
Khanduri N, Rohatgi S, Kurup D, Mitra M. Asymptomatic benign migratory glossitis: A rare case report. Int J Pedod Rehabil [serial online] 2019 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];4:88-89
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