Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa
Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa | |
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Other names | Eosinophilic ulcer of the tongue,[1] Riga–Fede disease,[1] |
Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa – H&E stain |
Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa (also known as traumatic eosinophilic granuloma might be tender, fast-growing and the patient often not be aware of any trauma in the area.
Causes
It is often associated with trauma. However, other causes are suspected, such as drugs, inherent predisposition, immune reaction, or lymphoproliferative disorder.[citation needed]
Also called T.U.G.S.E.
Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Alimentary Parasitic Infection,
Definition
Traumatic eosinophilic granuloma of the tongue (TEGT) is a reactive condition in parasitic infections (which are not seen in pathological examination) that commonly occurs on the ventral tongue as well as the buccal mucosa.
Treatment
When the lesion is excised, recurrence often occurs. Palliative care with
See also
- Eruptive lingual papillitis
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.[page needed]
- ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
- PMID 24455596.
Further reading
- Ficarra, G.; Prignano, F.; Romagnoli, P. (September 1997). "Traumatic eosinophilic granuloma of the oral mucosa: a CD30+(Ki-1) lymphoproliferative disorder?". Oral Oncology. 33 (5): 375–379. PMID 9415340.