Glossitis
| Classification according to ICD-10 | |
|---|---|
| K14.0 | Diseases of the tongue / glossitis |
| ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019) | |
The term glossitis or tongue inflammation covers acute or chronic diseases or changes in the body or surface of the tongue that can be caused by a variety of causes.
causes
- Bacterial or viral infections ( herpes simplex , candidiasis ).
- Aphthous ulcers
- Mechanical irritation from dental diseases, dentures, grinding teeth or other parafunctions .
- Toxic influences from tobacco smoke, alcohol. Inadequate dental care.
- Systemic diseases such as iron deficiency anemia or vitamin B12 deficiency ( Möller-Hunter glossitis ).
- Tongue involvement in generalized infectious diseases such as scarlet fever ( raspberry tongue ).
- Immunological diseases with mucosal manifestations such as B. Lichen planus mucosae .
- Congenital or acquired variants of the mucosal structure such as glossitis rhombica mediana or black hairy tongue .
Symptoms
- Changes in the structure of the surface of the tongue or changes in color ( coated tongue ).
- Localized pain, burning tongue, taste disturbances.
- Vesicles, ulcers, leukoplakia, or fissures .
diagnosis
- Bacteriological or mycological examination of a swab sample from the mucous membrane.
- Sampling and tissue examination of changes in the mucous membrane.
- Survey of the tooth status.
- Internal examination for possible systemic or autoimmune diseases.
- Psychiatric examination (parafunctions).
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Raspberry tongue for scarlet fever
Individual evidence
- ^ H. Naumann et al .: Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie in clinic and practice. Volume 2, Thieme, Stuttgart / New York 1992, ISBN 3-13-676601-6 , pp. 603ff.
Web links
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