ABSTRACT
La lengua geográfica, también conocida como glositis migratoria benigna, es una condición inflamatoria crónica benigna de la lengua. Se caracteriza por presentar lesiones eritematosas asociadas a una atrofia de papilas, las que están rodeadas por áreas blanquecinas bien delimitadas y localizadas predominantemente en la cara lateral y dorsal de la lengua, lo que da una imagen que recuerda un mapa geográfico. Estas lesiones pueden variar tanto de tamaño como de forma durante su evolución; además, presentan periodos de exacerbación y remisión sin dejar lesiones cicatriciales residuales. La causa de esta entidad sigue siendo desconocida, sin embargo, múltiples asociaciones se han descrito, las que son comentadas a continuación
Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis, is a benign chronic inflammatory condition of the tongue. It is characterized by erythematous lesions with filiform papillae atrophy, surrounded by white limited areas in the dorsal and lateral aspects of the tongue, producing a map-like aspect. This lesions change in size and shape with time, and are characterized by periods of exacerbation and remission without scaring. The cause is unknown, but multiple associations have been described, which will be discussed below
Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Glossitis, Benign Migratory/etiology , Tongue/physiopathology , Glossitis, Benign Migratory/diagnosis , Glossitis, Benign Migratory/drug therapy , Psoriasis/physiopathology , Hypersensitivity , Dermatitis, Atopic , Vitamin D Deficiency , Celiac Disease , Malnutrition , Infections , Concurrent SymptomsABSTRACT
Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis, is a benign chronic inflammatory condition of the tongue. It is characterized by erythematous lesions with filiform papillae atrophy, surrounded by white limited areas in the dorsal and lateral aspects of the tongue, producing a map-like aspect. This lesions change in size and shape with time, and are characterized by periods of exacerbation and remission without scaring. The cause is unknown, but multiple associations have been described, which will be discussed below.
