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Patch on tounge
I saw one patch on my tongue after burning from hot food I consulted with doctor and in starting he thinks that it is leukaemia after sometime when I consulted other doctor he is saying it is looks like geographic tongue now again when I consulted with dermatologist he is saying that is lichen planus so i am so confused now suffering from last 3 months now it is 4th please help me if you can. I am attaching current image of that patch and 1st image also
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
10 yrs exp
Indore
Looks fungal infection
Tab itracanzole 200 twice a day for 5dys
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
29 yrs exp
Bangalore
The second photo seems to be an ulcerating lesion. If no history of using metal tongue cleaners, then we must suspect malignancy and get a punch biopsy with a provisional diagnosis of NONHEALING ULCER - DORSUM OF MOBILE TONGUE.
Histopathology will confirm the diagnosis.
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Dr. Varunkumar J
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
Good evening
Looks like fissured tongue with dehydration signs
With ?leukoplakia
Avoid usage of tongue cleaning blades if any
Go for ENT examination followed by if needed local biopsy and tissue analysis
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Dr. Adhavan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Chennai
Pls take a biopsy and send for HPE for diagnosis..
Next Steps
Avoid spicy and hot foods
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Dr. Rajen Patel
Head and Neck Surgeon
27 yrs exp
Surat
Go for biopsy for final diagnosis
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