Tongue signs

Hi Bob,
I have come across a few tongue signs that I have had a hard time finding info on. One is brownish colored, non-raised spots on the tip, trailing off to the edges of the anterior third of the tongue.

Another one, which I come across more frequently, are large swollen papula on the very back of the tongue. These are often not red, but just very large. I know that having larger papula on the back of the tongue is normal to a degree. I am just not sure at what point it indicates a pathology.

Thanks for any insights!

Hey Ryan,

I wish I did have a picture, but I am not currently seeing the patients. I have often thought about keeping some digital files of patient tongues. With a forum like this, a picture could generate some real helpful advise.

Eric

Hi Eran,
I have a patient with the large papules on the root. I'll try to get a picture up nect week.

Eric