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Benign migratory glossitis with fissured tongue
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Summary
Symptomatic benign migratory glossitis (BMG), or geographic tongue, is uncommon in children but requires treatment. This case highlights symptomatic geographic tongue co-occurring with fissured tongue and asthma in a pediatric patient.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Benign migratory glossitis (BMG), also known as geographic tongue, is typically asymptomatic in children.
- Symptomatic BMG, characterized by ulcer-like lesions on the tongue dorsum, is rare in pediatric dentistry.
- Fissured tongue, a benign condition with tongue grooves, frequently coexists with geographic tongue.
Observation:
- This article details a rare case of symptomatic geographic tongue in a pediatric patient.
- The patient presented with coexisting fissured tongue.
- A history of asthma was noted in the case.
Findings:
- Symptomatic benign migratory glossitis (geographic tongue) can occur in pediatric patients.
- The co-occurrence of symptomatic geographic tongue and fissured tongue is presented.
- Association with underlying conditions like asthma is noted.
Implications:
- Symptomatic geographic tongue requires dental intervention in pediatric cases.
- Recognition of coexisting conditions like fissured tongue is important for comprehensive diagnosis.
- Further research may explore links between geographic tongue, fissured tongue, and conditions such as asthma in children.
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