A median round lesion in front of circumvallate papilae, with epithelial hyperplasia diagnosis is___________?

Correct answer: B. Median rhomboid glossitis

  • A. Erythema migrans
  • B. Median rhomboid glossitis
  • C. Apthous ulcer
  • D. Chemical brun

Explanation

Median rhomboid glossitis appears as a sharply demarcated, red or rhomboid area of depapillation on the midline dorsum just anterior to the circumvallate papillae, often with epithelial hyperplasia. This location distinguishes it from geographic tongue and ulcers.

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