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ArticleThe open dentistry journal2016

Diagnosis of Lingual Atrophic Conditions: Associations with Local and Systemic Factors. A Descriptive Review.

M Erriu, F M G Pili, S Cadoni, V Garau

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Article in The open dentistry journal, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 authors.

M ErriuDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Cagliari University, Cagliari, Italy.
F M G PiliDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Cagliari University, Cagliari, Italy.
S CadoniDigestive Endoscopy Unit, S. Barbara Hospital, Iglesias (CA), Italy.
V GarauDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Cagliari University, Cagliari, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atrophic glossitis is a condition characterised by absence of filiform or fungiform papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Consequently, the ordinary texture and appearance of the dorsal tongue, determined by papillary protrusion, turns into a soft and smooth aspect. Throughout the years, many factors, both local and systemic, have been associated with atrophic glossitis as the tongue is currently considered to be a mirror of general health. Moreover, various tongue conditions were wrongly diagnosed as atrophic glossitis. Oral involvement can conceal underlying systemic conditions and, in this perspective, the role of clinicians is fundamental. Early recognition of oral signs and symptoms, through a careful examination of oral anatomical structures, plays a crucial role in providing patients with a better prognosis.

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Atrophic tongueGastrointestinal diseaseInfectionsNutritional deficiencySystemic conditions

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PMID27990187
PMCPMC5123136

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