tongue question

[hp5980]

hello,

I have this white fungus like stuff on both sides and bottom (underside) of the tongue. It is not thick and does not go away when brushing. It looks a bit like Oral Hairy Leukoplakia (OHL) but i'm not sure.

Does anyone know of tongue problems that are more similar/exactly similar in appearance to OHL and is often confused with OHL ?

Also do u think an ENT specialist will be able to diagnose the cause for my problem ?

any help will be great.

[scottma]

other possible disease entities which may mimic hairy leukoplakia clinically

[hp5980]

thanks,

what do u mean by Clinical differential diagnosis of hairy leukoplakia ?

[scottma]

Clinical differential diagnosis of hairy leukoplakia includes, but not limited to,idiopathic leukoplakia, frictional hyperkeratosis,tobacco induced hyperkaratosis, lichen planus, epithelial dysplasia, lupus erythematosus,as well as chronic hyperplastc candidiasis.

[hp5980]

thanks scottma,

do u know of other conditions that r very similar to OHL ?

[scottma]

Seeing an oral pathologist or oral medicine specilaist is advised.