A CLOSER LOOK: INVESTIGATING GEOGRAPHIC TONGUE THROUGH A COMPELLING CASE REPORT

Archana Sriramulu*, Sindhu Poovannan, G. S. Asokan, N. Narmatha and Angelin Teena

ABSTRACT

Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis, erythema migrans and wandering rash of tongue is a benign, usually asymptomatic and recurrent condition of the tongue, of controversial aetiology. It is characterized by map-like areas of erythema representing focal depapillation (Specifically filiform papilla) on the tongue’s surface, bounded by serpiginous, slightly elevated white-coloured keratotic lines. The condition is very common in adults and older age groups. It may present in conjunction with superficial fungal infection. The present article describes a case report of geographic tongue in a 57-year-old male patient.

Keywords: Geographic tongue, Benign migratory glossitis, Wandering rash of tongue, Burning sensation, Candida superinfection, Antihistamine, Topical steroid.