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Transient lingual papillitis.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|September 28, 2016
Summary
A case study presents transient lingual papillitis, a painful but benign condition affecting the tongue
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Transient lingual papillitis is a poorly understood oral condition.
- It affects the fungiform papillae on the tongue's dorsal surface.
- This benign condition is often self-limited but can be recurrent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of recurrent transient lingual papillitis.
- To highlight the clinical presentation and diagnosis of this condition.
- To increase awareness of this under-recognized oral finding.
Main Methods:
- Clinical case presentation.
- Description of lesion characteristics and patient history.
- Interpretation of findings as transient lingual papillitis.
Main Results:
- A 25-year-old male presented with recurrent, painful papules on the tongue dorsum.
- The lesions were clinically innocuous despite causing pain.
- The presentation was consistent with transient lingual papillitis.
Conclusions:
- Transient lingual papillitis is a benign, self-limited condition.
- Recurrent episodes can occur, causing patient discomfort.
- Increased recognition of this condition is warranted among clinicians.
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