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The following Case Challenge is provided by the
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Can You Make the Correct Diagnosis?



Case Summary

A healthy 48-year old white woman presented with a chief complaint of an 'irritated' sensation involving her tongue. The problem seemed to be limited to her left lateral tongue and had been noticed for at least six months by the patient. She also indicated the condition varied in severity.

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After you have finished reviewing the available diagnostic information, make the diagnosis.

select correct diagnosis

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Citation Number:
Vol. 3, No. 3, Page 046
 

Citation: Sedghizadeh PP, Allen CM. Case Challenge:  White Plaque of the Lateral Tongue. J Contemp Dent Pract 2002 August;(3)3: 046-050.