Median rhomboid glossitis is due to____________?

Correct answer: B. Persistence of tuberculum impar

  • A. Inflammation of the tonge
  • B. Persistence of tuberculum impar
  • C. Hypertrophy of filiform papillae
  • D. Atrophy of filiform papillae

Explanation

The traditional developmental explanation for median rhomboid glossitis is persistence of the embryonic tuberculum impar in the midline of the tongue. The lesion is now also strongly associated with chronic Candida infection.

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