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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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  • Glossitis gummosa circumscripta profunda: Gums protruding from the surface of the tongue and originating from the muscles, tendency to ulceration with the formation of deep scars.
  • Glossitis gummosa circumscripta superficialis: Small lumps on the back of the tongue, softening with the formation of solitary or multiple painless ulcers, healing with the formation of deep scars.
  • Glossitis gummosa diffusa profunda: Smooth, sharply defined, later possibly bumpy foci. The entire tongue is rough, possibly knotty (gums). Later scarred shrinkage with furrow formation.
  • Glossitis gummosa diffusa superficialis: Smooth or grey- to brown-red spots on the surface of the tongue with callus-like hardenings underneath. Formation of scarred shrinkage.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020