Geographic tongue. Male patient sticking out his tongue showing a pitted map-like surface,giving the condition its common name. Geographic tongue (migratory glossitis) causes the tongue to develop irregular,smooth areas. It is a common condition whose cause is unknown but thought to be either genetic or connected to allergies. There is no cure,but the condition is benign and relatively painless | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Ansary, Dr. M.A. |
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