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Benign Migratory Glossitis: Case Report and Literature Review

Received: Dec. 28, 2017    Accepted: Jan. 29, 2018    Published: Mar. 02, 2018
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Abstract

Benign migratory glossitis (BMG) is a benign, usually asymptomatic mucosal lesion of dorsal surface of the tongue, characterized by depapillated erythematous patches separated by white irregular borders. Etiology of BMG is unknown. Risk factors include psoriasis, fissured tongue, diabetes mellitus, hypersensitivity and psychological factors. We report BMG in an Egyptian soldier of UN peace keeping force, with stress as a possible etiological factor and provide literature review of this disorder. Symptomatic cases need to be treated by use of corticosteroids for relief of symptoms, along with correction of the cause.

DOI 10.11648/j.ijcoms.20180401.11
Published in International Journal of Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ( Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018 )
Page(s) 1-3
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Keywords

Geographic Tongue, Benign Migratory Glossitis, Erythema Migrans

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  • Oral Surgery Department, Pakistani Field Hospital, Darfur, Sudan

  • Military Dental Centre, Combined Military Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan

  • Department of Dermatology, Pakistani Field Hospital, Darfur, Sudan

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