Median rhomboid glossitis. Tongue of a female patient with a median rhomboid glossitis lesion. Median rhomboid glossitis is a diamond-shaped,elevated,inflammatory lesion along the midline of the tongue. It is thought to be caused by the yeast Candida albicans,which causes thrush. It is a benign condition but may cause discomfort and difficulty while eating and drinking. Treatment,when needed,is with anti-fungal drugs or,in severe cases,surgical removal of the lesion | |
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