Atrophic Glossitis
August 13th, 2017
Overview
Look For
- A smooth tongue, due to loss of texture.
Significance
- May be an indicator of iron, B12 or folate deficiency.
Causes of Atrophic Glossitis
- Use of dentures
- Iron deficiency
- B12 / folate deficiency
- Oestrogen deficiency
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