Kaposi’s sarcoma can affect the cells lining mucous membranes, such as inside the mouth and tongue. It leads to lesions, or growths, on the skin of the tongue. Kaposi’s sarcoma is a vascular tumor, ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, sometimes affects the ...

A 40-year-old man presented to the outpatient clinic with 4-month history of a painless, white lesion on the tongue. He reported a long history of smokeless tobacco use and moderate alcohol use.

A sore on the side of the tongue can develop for various reasons, including canker sores, cold sores, or a minor injury. Less commonly, a sore on the tongue may be a sign of cancer. In some cases, ...

Being able to accurately describe oral mucosal lesions -- even when they're not seen often in daily practice -- can help dental practitioners better diagnose and manage them, and provide more ...

Katie Drablos was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in April 2021. A specialist removed a spot of tongue cancer and found lesions that had spread to her neck. The 35-year-old is recovering now, a year ...

Geographic tongue is a harmless condition affecting the surface of your tongue. The tongue is normally covered with tiny, pinkish-white bumps (papillae), which are actually short, fine, hair-like ...

In the fall of 2020, Katie Drablos noticed a canker sore on the back of her tongue that wouldn’t go away. As the pain increased, she visited urgent care, wondering if it was a COVID-19 symptom. It ...