Tonsils, Lingual, Papillae, Hyperplastic Foliate - DermAtlas

Contributor

Russ Corio, DDS

Diagnosis

tonsils, lingual papillae, hyperplastic foliate

Body Site

tongue, lateral border tongue mouth

Age

24 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

confluent

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

On a routine examination this healthy young adult was noted to have papules on the posterolateral border of the tongue. These papules represent part of the normal lymphoid tissue in the mouth. With repeated pharyngitis these papules may become hyperplastic raising unnecessary concern about malignancy.

Description

symmetric red slightly raised papules with a glistening convoluted surface

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3/1/2004 8:37:10

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