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| melanin pigmentation in African Americans |
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| lingual varicosities; natural part of aging. |
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| leukoedema; most commonly observed in African Americans |
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| median rhomboid glossitis; may be associated with chronic fungal infection by Candida Albicans. |
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| geographic tongue; some patients complain of burning sensation; inherited. |
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| fissured tongue; seen in 5% of population.Inherited |
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| hairy tongue. papillae can be brown or black due to chromogenic bacteria, tobacco, or foods. Can be temporarily reversed with tongue brushing. |
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| circumscribed, elevated lesion, more than 5mm. contains serous fluid and looks like a blister. |
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| lobule. segment that appears fused together |
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| macule; area distinguished by color; is flat and congruous with surface of normal tissue. |
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| papule; circumscribed, elevated lesion, less than 1cm |
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| pedunculated; attached by a stalk (like a mushroom) |
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| pustule; variously sized circumscribed elevations containing pus. |
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| Sessile; base of lesion that is broad. |
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| vesicle; small, elevated lesion, contains serous fluid. |
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| angular cheilitis; ulcerated lesions located at the lip commisures; lesions are rough and crusted. Caused by riboflavin (B2) deficiency, skin dryness... |
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