Lingua as a Health Mirror

Abstract

In article there are given the literature data and own clinical observation of the state of oral cavity mucosa in children with different pathology. Assessment of lingua state is important at description of patient’s state, especially in dynamic observation. Its reflection in medical documentation is simple and important screening index for the compilation of diagnostic search algorithm, and also the additional criterion of treatment efficacy, rehabilitation and prevention of different diseases.

Keywords

• children, diagnostics, oral cavity mucosa, lingua