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Geographic tongue (migrant glossitis) and psoriasis
1Oral Immunopathology Stomatology Clinic, II University of Medicine and Surgery, Naples, Italy. femiano@libero.it
Minerva Stomatologica
|September 6, 2001
Summary
Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis, may be an oral manifestation of psoriasis. Histologic examination of oral biopsies revealed psoriasis features in patients with both conditions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oral Medicine
- Pathology
Background:
- Geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) is a common oral condition.
- Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease.
- The relationship between geographic tongue and psoriasis requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential link between geographic tongue and psoriasis.
- To determine if geographic tongue lesions share histopathologic features with psoriasis.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving two groups of patients was conducted.
- Group 1: 20 patients with cutaneous psoriasis and oral lesions resembling geographic tongue.
- Group 2: 20 patients with benign migratory glossitis only. Lingual mucosa biopsies were analyzed histologically.
Main Results:
- Histologic examination of oral biopsies from Group 1 showed typical features of psoriasis.
- In Group 2, 80% of patients exhibited similar psoriatic features in their oral biopsies.
Conclusions:
- Clinical and histopathologic findings suggest a strong association.
- Benign migratory glossitis may represent an oral manifestation of psoriasis.