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Stephen Porter1, Michael Escudier2, Stefano Fedele3

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This review explores differential diagnoses for tongue pain in oral healthcare, examining potential links to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection. It highlights the importance of considering viral infections when diagnosing oral health issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Health Care
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Diagnosis

Background:

  • Oral health care faces evolving challenges in the 21st century.
  • Differential diagnosis of tongue pain requires careful consideration of various etiologies.
  • Emerging infectious diseases, such as SARS-CoV-2, may present with atypical oral manifestations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clinical problems relevant to contemporary oral health care.
  • To hypothetically illustrate differential diagnoses for tongue pain.
  • To explore potential associations between tongue pain and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical case presentations.
  • Hypothetical illustration of diagnostic pathways.
  • Analysis of potential links between oral symptoms and viral infections.

Main Results:

  • Tongue pain can stem from diverse causes, necessitating a thorough diagnostic approach.
  • The role of SARS-CoV-2 in causing tongue pain remains an area for further investigation.
  • Establishing definitive links between COVID-19 and tongue pain requires comprehensive clinical data.

Conclusions:

  • Oral healthcare providers must consider a broad spectrum of diagnoses for tongue pain.
  • The potential impact of SARS-CoV-2 on oral health warrants ongoing clinical awareness and research.
  • Further studies are needed to elucidate the relationship between COVID-19 and oral symptoms like tongue pain.