Case report, case study

https://doi.org/10.21860/medflum2024_313701

Misdiagnosed Geographic Tongue - a Case Report

Monika Burja Vladić orcid.org/0000-0001-7097-1468 ; Health center Karlovac, Karlovac, Croatia
Vlaho Brailo orcid.org/0000-0002-8449-871X ; University of Zagreb, School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Aim: This case report presents unnecessary diagnostic procedures performed on a patient with a morphological variation of the tongue called geographic tongue. Case report: In this case, patient presented with discomfort on the left side of the tongue, dry mouth and lesions on the dorsal side of the tongue that lasted 3-4 months. After clinical examination by specialists in otorhinolaryngology and dermatology department, the patient was referred to the Department of Oral Medicine, where he was given a final diagnosis of geographic tongue. Conclusion: Geographic tongue is a benign condition that does not require any special treatment, only follow-ups.

Keywords

Burning Mouth Syndrome; Glossitis, Benign Migratory; Oral Health

Hrčak ID:

313701

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/313701

Publication date:

1.3.2024.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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