Paediatric Geographic Tongue: A Case Report, Review and Recent Updates

Abstract

Geographic tongue is a benign recurrent condition of uncertain aetiology affecting the tongue characterized by loss of epithelium especially filiform papillae giving a characteristic appearance. The clinical presentation may vary from asymptomatic to painful and burning ulceration. The condition is commonly seen in adults but few cases are reported in children. A case of asymptomatic geographic tongue in three-year-old male child and literature review with new insight in aetiology is presented here. Management depends on the clinical condition and underlying aetiology.

Keywords

• benign migratory glossitis
• children
• erythematous patches
• filiform papillae
• tongue
• wandering rash of tongue