Erriu M, Pili F M G, Cadoni S, Garau V
Department of Surgical Sciences, Cagliari University, Cagliari, Italy.
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, S. Barbara Hospital, Iglesias (CA), Italy.
Open Dent J. 2016 Nov 16;10:619-635. doi: 10.2174/1874210601610010619. eCollection 2016.
Atrophic glossitis is a condition characterised by absence of filiform or fungiform papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Consequently, the ordinary texture and appearance of the dorsal tongue, determined by papillary protrusion, turns into a soft and smooth aspect. Throughout the years, many factors, both local and systemic, have been associated with atrophic glossitis as the tongue is currently considered to be a mirror of general health. Moreover, various tongue conditions were wrongly diagnosed as atrophic glossitis. Oral involvement can conceal underlying systemic conditions and, in this perspective, the role of clinicians is fundamental. Early recognition of oral signs and symptoms, through a careful examination of oral anatomical structures, plays a crucial role in providing patients with a better prognosis.
萎缩性舌炎是一种以舌背丝状或菌状乳头缺失为特征的病症。因此，由乳头突出所决定的舌背正常质地和外观，会变成柔软光滑的样子。多年来，许多局部和全身因素都与萎缩性舌炎有关，因为目前认为舌头是整体健康的一面镜子。此外，各种舌部病症曾被误诊为萎缩性舌炎。口腔病变可能掩盖潜在的全身疾病，从这个角度来看，临床医生的作用至关重要。通过仔细检查口腔解剖结构来早期识别口腔体征和症状，对为患者提供更好的预后起着关键作用。
