Median Rhomboid Glossitis Synopsis

Etiology

Unknown

Associated with candida

Clinical Appearance

Flat or slightly raised erythematous area in the region of the circumvalate papilla

Predilection

Greater with adults

Greater in males

Treatment

None

 

Location

Midline on the dorsal surface of tongue

Diagnostic Process

Clinical

Microscopic

Images

Fissure Tongue

Geographic Tongue

Hairy Tongue

Lingual Thyroid Nodules

Median Rhomboid Glossitis

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