Otolaryngology Houston
Bechara Y. Ghorayeb, MD
8830 Long Point, Suite 806
Houston, Texas 77055
Tel. 713 464 2614
Picture of Geographic Tongue
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Benign Migratory Glossitis or Geographic Tongue
is a fairly-common condition of unknown etiology, manifesting as multiple, irregular,
flat red and white lesions of the dorsum of
the tongue. These patches change shape
and migrate, hence the name benign migratory glossitis. As the name indicates, this is a benign condition that does not require any treatment.
