RESUMEN
Objective: To investigate the frequency of benign migratory glossitis [BMG] and its association with medical conditions
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional and multicenter study was carried out in Karachi and Hyderabad city.A total of 2022 dental patients of 10-80 years of age were included. After taking verbal informed consent, clinical examinations and proforma was filled chair side. Descriptive and comparative analysis were done using SPSS version 23 and Chi-square test was the choice of analysis to test the significance of the undertaken objectives
Results: Frequency of BMG was found to be 33[1.6%]. Higher predilection was seen in females 21[1.03%] as compared to males 12 [0.59%]. 10[5.8%] cases were found in 51-60 years of age group followed by 9 cases in 31-40 years. The most common affected site was dorsal surface of the tongue 29 [87.88%]. Cross tabulation of BMG with medical condition revealed presence of BMG in 3hypertensives and 1 diabetes mellitus patient. Remaining 29 cases were not suffering from any medical condition.The association of BMG with fissured tongue was also investigated and found statistically significant in 11[33.3%] cases with a p-value [P<0.001]
Conclusion: Frequency of BMG was found to be 1.6%. Majority of cases of BMG did not have any association with medical conditions. Fissured tongue was found in statistically significant number of BMG cases