Ann Dermatol. 2002 Oct;14(4):216-219. English.
Published online Mar 15, 2016.
https://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2002.14.4.216
Published online Mar 15, 2016.
https://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2002.14.4.216
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Case Report
Two Cases of Pigmented Fungiform Papillae of the Tongue
Suk-Jin Choi,
Nark-Kyoung Rho,
Jun-Mo Yang
and Eil-Soo Lee
Abstract
Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue(PFPT) is a rare benign pigmentary disorder of the tongue. In dark-skinned individuals, PFPT appears to be relatively common, whereas this entity is seldom reported in fair-skinned people and Asians. Although the relevance to systemic conditions has been suggested in several reported cases, the etiology and pathogenesis of this entity are not yet clearly defined.
We report two cases of PFPT in young Korean females. Clinically both patients presented with asymptomatic pigmentary lesions confined to fungiform papillae of the tongue, which had been detected several months ago. Histopathologic findings revealed increased melanophages in the subepidermal area within the fungiform papillae.
Keywords
Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue; Pigmentary disorder; Tongue; Asians
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