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Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
Geographic Tongue
DESCRIPTION
- The tongue develops smooth red patches of various shapes
and sizes.
- The pattern resembles a map and can change from week to
week.
- The bare spots are painless, and the sense of taste is
preserved.
- The condition usually occurs in children under age 6.
CAUSE
The cause is unknown, but it is not due to a vitamin
deficiency.
EXPECTED COURSE
The tongue returns to normal appearance after a period of
months to years.
HOME CARE
The condition is harmless. No treatment is helpful or
necessary.
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