Benign migratory glossitis with fissured tongue.
Symptomatic benign migratory glossitis (BMG) or "geographic tongue" is a rare occurrence in pediatric dentistry though asymptomatic BMG is comparatively common. 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. Fissured tongue is a benign condition characterized by deep grooves on the dorsum of the tongue and, in many cases, is associated with geographic tongue. This article presents a case of symptomatic geographic tongue with fissured tongue with a history of asthma.
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005929:Glossitis, Benign Migratory / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D014063:Tongue, Fissured / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*