Tongue, Fissured / Disease

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Tongue, Fissured

Synonyms of Tongue, Fissured

Cerebriform Tongue
Furrowed Tongue
Grooved Tongue
Lingua Fissurata
Lingua Plicata
Lingua Scrotalis
Plicated Tongue
Scrotal Tongue

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Fissured tongue is a benign condition that is sometimes referred to as scrotal or plicated tongue. It is characterized by numerous shallow or deep grooves or furrows (fissures) on the back (dorsal) surface of the tongue. The surface furrows may differ in size and depth, radiate outward, and cause the tongue to have a wrinkled appearance. The condition may be evident at birth (congenital) or become apparent during childhood or later. Reports suggest that the frequency and severity of fissured tongue appear to increase with age.

In some cases, fissured tongue may develop in association with infection or malnutrition. In other affected individuals, it may occur with certain underlying syndromes or may be a familial condition, suggesting autosomal dominant inheritance.
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Organizations related to Tongue, Fissured

NIH/National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda MD 20892-3500
Phone #: 301-402-7364
800 #: --
e-mail: nohic@nidcr.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.nohic.nidcr.nih.gov
Smell and Taste Center
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA 19104
Phone #: 215-662-6580
800 #: --
e-mail: helene.katz@uphs.upenn.edu
Home page: http://www.med.upenn.edu/stc

For a Complete Report

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