Brief Answer:
Hyperkeratosis of the tongue

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

I have examined the picture thoroughly and I am of the opinion that the whitish lesion what you have marked on the image is the hyperkeratosis of the tongue.

This is the extra layer of the cells formed over the tongue in order to prevent constant trauma from the surrounding environment. The trauma could be due to the presence of the plaques rubbing over the tongue or the sharp tooth impinging over the tongue while eating.

Do not worry! This is not something dangerous. Consult your dentist to look for any inciting factors in the oral cavity.

Hope this answers your query! I will be available for the follow-up queries.

REgards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Brief Answer:
Small hemorrhagic spots with hyperkeratosis along the line of teeth bite...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

In the new image you have sent, there seems to be some minute hemorrhagic spots along with the hyperkeratosis, which is horizontally placed. This could be due to the tongue getting jammed in between the two jaws. I strongly feel there could be some sharp teeth really traumatizing the mucosa of the tongue. Relax! This is not cancerous lesion.

Wish you good health

regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and head & Neck Surgeon

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Brief Answer:
No, its not papillae...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

No its not a papillae. It is a hyperkeratotic patch.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Brief Answer:
No its not cancerous

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

No it is not a cancerous lesion. The pattern of presentation of the above lesion is more of a benign variety and not of cancerous.

Hope this clarifies your doubts. Wish you good health.

regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Brief Answer:
Traumatic ulcerations

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

The whitish looking points are the traumatic ulcerations. As I discussed with you earlier, these are usually formed following constant trauma to the tongue lining by the sharp and rough teeth. Do not worry! This is not a sign of malignancy.

Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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