FISSURED TONGUE
FISSURED TONGUE
• Normal variant in up to 11% of population. Asymptomatic.
• Findings: Multiple folds with anterior-posterior orientation on the dorsal surface of the tongue (Fig. 33-2).
• Associated disorders: Psoriasis, Down syndrome, acromegaly, and Sjögren syndrome.
• Synonyms: Lingua fissurata, lingua plicata, scrotal tongue, grooved tongue, furrowed tongue.
FIGURE 33-2 • Fissured tongue Deep furrows on the dorsum of the tongue are asymptomatic.