Median Rhomboid Glossitis in a Patient Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment
Several oral lesions have been observed in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment, because of their predisposition to several trauma, including physical, chemical and infectious agents. The purpose of this article is to present a case of a female which wear orthodontic appliances who reported a lesion on the dorsum of the tongue, with 7 days of evolution. This lesion was clinically as symptomatic pink and erithematous linear ulcer, with elevated border, and a slight purulent membranous. After incisional biopsy, the final diagnosis was median rhomboid glossitis. It is believed to be etiologically associated with Candida albicans. It is usually asymptomatic and does not require treatment. Patients with median rhomboid glossitis should be reassured about the nature of the lesion.
Keywords: Rhomboid Glossitis, Orthodontic Treatment, mucosal lesion
Citation: da Silva Ramos BM, Perrella A, Shinohara EH, Shitsuka C , Pedron IG. “Median Rhomboid Glossitis in a Patient Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment”. SVOA Dentistry 2:6 (2021) Pages 304-307.
