Ann Dermatol.  2014 Jun;26(3):415-416.

Transient Filiform Papillitis in a Child

• Song HS
• Lee ES

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Child*
Humans
Papilledema*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Multiple erythematous papules on the dorsal surface of the tongue.

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  Fig. 2 Finger-like projecting structures covered with keratinized squamous epithelium exhibiting filiform papillae and sparse lymphocytic inflammatory cell infiltration in the lamina propria (H&E, ×100).

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