The tongue is a common site for oral lesions, and it is important to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions. In this session, we will discuss the most common benign and malignant tongue lesions and the clinical features that can help distinguish between them. We will also discuss the importance of biopsying any tongue lesion that is suspicious or does not resolve with conservative treatment.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this session attendees will be able to:
Recognize the different parts and components of the tongue.
Distinguish the most common pathologies affecting the papillae, lingual glands, and mucosa.
Apply the provided knowledge when establishing differential diagnoses for benign and malignant tongue pathologies.
Develop a system to effectively communicate the occurrence of tongue lesions among the dental team.
Evaluate in which cases medication will be necessary and in which ones a referral to the oral pathologist / oral maxillofacial surgeon might be convenient.
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