Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2013
Preventive examination of a 28-year-old male patient revealed reddish smooth patches in form of different-sized circles on the back of tongue. The patches are circumscribed with a narrow whitish stripe. It is known that these tongue changes are not permanent, show up and disappear throughout a few years and don't bother him. The patient has a history of chronic gastritis. Histological examination of the epithelium revealed hyper- and parakeratosis. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Secondary syphilis
- Lichen planus
- Rhomboid glossitis
- Desquamative glossitis
- Leukoplakia
Correct answer
Desquamative glossitis
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