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Case Reports
. 2024 May 27;16(5):e61182.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.61182. eCollection 2024 May.

Median Rhomboid Glossitis: A Case Study

Sanika R Gawre  1 , Prasanna R Sonar  2 , Amit Reche  3 , Aakanksha V Tiwari  2 , Ashtha Arya  4 , Ayushi Singh  5
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Median Rhomboid Glossitis: A Case Study

Sanika R Gawre et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

A smooth, red, oval, or rhomboid patch on the dorsal midline is the classic presentation of median rhomboid glossitis (MRG), a rare and benign lesion of the tongue. MRG is still not fully understood, which presents diagnostic hurdles and calls for additional clinical investigation. It is frequently associated with candidal infections. We describe a case of a 42-year-old man who initially appeared to have either mechanical irritation or thermal injury related to a painless patch on the dorsum surface of the tongue. We document a case of MRG that was consulted for a standard dental examination in this case report. This article also highlights a dentist's need to identify the lesion and provide appropriate education for the patient.

Keywords: antifungal therapy; median rhomboid glossitis; oral candidiasis; tongue anomaly; tongue lesions.

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Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Clinical photograph of the entity.
Image Credit: Aakanksha Tiwari
Figure 2
Figure 2. Follow-up photograph of the entity.
Image Credit: Prasanna Sonar
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