Atrophic Glossitis (Smooth Tongue)
Atrophic glossitis (smooth tongue). The surface of the tongue is light-coloured and smooth. The rough structure of the filiform papillae is lost. This young woman was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia.
Picture: Arja Kullaa
Primary/Secondary Keywords
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Dermatology
- Tongue
- Glossitis
- Smooth tongue
- Lingual mucosa
- Atrophy
- Atrophic glossitis
- Iron deficiency anaemia