Question 108 · LDEK · Oral manifestations of systemic diseases
Which of the following is characterized by a streaky fading of the dorsal surface of the tongue while putting it?
- A. black, hairy tongue.
- B. acute myeloid leukaemia.
- C. pernicious anemia.
- D. orofacial granulomatosis.
- E. acute erythematous candidosis.
Hint
Consider a deficiency anaemia in which the tongue is pale, smooth and atrophic; protrusion further reduces its blood supply.
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