A case of pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue in a Middle Eastern woman.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of pigmented fungiform papillae on the tongue.


METHODS
A 29-year-old female presented with patchy pigmented areas on her tongue of 2 years' duration. Examination of the tongue showed pigmentation confined to the fungiform papillae on the dorsum of the tongue. She was healthy and was not taking any medications and hence a diagnosis of pigmented fungiform papillae was considered. The patient was reassured of the benign nature of this condition and no treatment was given. However, a 6-month follow-up was suggested.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinicians should be aware of this benign variant of lingual pigmentation to avoid confusion with pathological conditions and also to avoid unnecessary investigative procedures.
Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Jabriya, Kuwait.
Fajer
F
Al-Fagaan
Bobby
B
Joseph
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010858:Pigmentation; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*