Benign Migratory Glossitis - A Neglected Oral Health Issue in Pakistan
Keywords:
Association, Benign Migratory Glossitis, Frequency, Glossitis, Geographic Tongue, Lesion, Medical conditionsAbstract
Objective: To investigate the frequency of benign migratory glossitis (BMG) and its association with medical conditions.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional and multicenter study was carried out in Karachi and Hyderabad city.
A total of 2022 dental patients of 10-80 years of age were included. After taking verbal informed consent, clinical examinations
and proforma was filled chair side. Descriptive and comparative analysis were done using SPSS version 23 and Chi-square
test was the choice of analysis to test the significance of the undertaken objectives.
Results: Frequency of BMG was found to be 33(1.6%). Higher predilection was seen in females 21(1.03%) as compared to
males 12 (0.59%). 10(5.8%) cases were found in 51-60 years of age group followed by 9 cases in 31-40 years. The most common
affected site was dorsal surface of the tongue 29 (87.88%). Cross tabulation of BMG with medical condition revealed presence
of BMG in 3hypertensives and 1 diabetes mellitus patient. Remaining 29 cases were not suffering from any medical condition.
The association of BMG with fissured tongue was also investigated and found statistically significant in 11(33.3%) cases with
a p-value (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Frequency of BMG was found to be 1.6%. Majority of cases of BMG did not have any association with medical
conditions. Fissured tongue was found in statistically significant number of BMG cases.
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