Tongue Lesions - A Review

Abstract

Tongue is a vital organ within the oral cavity that has varied function,and it may act as an index for the underlying systemic diseases.The investigation of the tongue diseases may begin with mere clinical examination .This review is  to highlight  the signs and symptoms of the various lesions that affects the tongue and especially to talk in brief about the benign and malignant tumours that affect the tongue along with other inherited and congenital abnormalities.Tongue lesions are categorized as tumours,infections,reactionary,congenital,developmental,acquired,autoimmune and potentially malignant disorders for easy understanding and to arrive at appropriate diagnosis.Tongue playing an important role in maintaining the harmony in the oral environment,it should be treated from diseases.