Ann Dermatol.  2002 Dec;14(4):216-219. 10.5021/ad.2002.14.4.216.

Two Cases of Pigmented Fungiform Papillae of the Tongue

• Choi SJ
• Rho NK
• Yang JM
• Lee ES

• KMID: 2158755
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2002.14.4.216

Abstract

Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue(PFPT) is a rare benign pigmentary disorder of the tongue. In dark-skinned individuals, PFPT appears to be relatively common, whereas this entity is seldom reported in fair-skinned people and Asians. Although the relevance to systemic conditions has been suggested in several reported cases, the etiology and pathogenesis of this entity are not yet clearly defined. We report two cases of PFPT in young Korean females. Clinically both patients presented with asymptomatic pigmentary lesions confined to fungiform papillae of the tongue, which had been detected several months ago. Histopathologic findings revealed increased melanophages in the subepidermal area within the fungiform papillae.

Keyword

Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue; Pigmentary disorder; Tongue; Asians

MeSH Terms

Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Female
Humans
Tongue*