Pathology · single question
Fissured tongue is most commonly associated with which condition?
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Correct answer: A. Geographic tongue (erythema migrans)
Fissured (scrotal) tongue and geographic tongue frequently co-occur — this is the classic board association. Both are considered benign developmental/normal variants. The co-occurrence of fissured and geographic tongue is one of the most commonly tested associations in dental boards.
- A. ✅ Geographic tongue and fissured tongue co-occur frequently — the classic board-tested association.
- B. ❌ Hairy tongue (elongated filiform papillae) is not specifically associated with fissured tongue.
- C. ❌ Median rhomboid glossitis is a smooth red midline tongue lesion — not associated with fissured tongue.
- D. ❌ Atrophic glossitis (bald/smooth tongue) is from B12/iron deficiency — unrelated to fissured tongue.