Tongue Lesions as an Oral Diagnostic Challenge for a Primary Care Physician- A Clinical Case series.
case_series · Level IV
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 35516693.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1427_21 and PMC identifier 9067211.
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Abstract
Tongue acts as a mirror of our body. Diagnosis of tongue lesions is challenging to primary physicians as they might be the first sign or may be a part of underlying systemic diseases. Knowledge on the lesions of tongue is necessary for oral and overall health planning and education. Hence, this article illustrates a clinical case series of tongue lesions among a rural population in south Chennai, thus imparting a higher awareness of the specific tongue pathology-related etiology and management to increase the awareness on thorough oral screening including detailed assessment of tongue and provide a holistic care to patients to improve the Oral health related and Overall quality of life of patients (OHRQOL/QOL).