What Causes White Patch On Tongue?

Posted on Mon, 5 Oct 2015

Question: I have something on my tongue.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
leukoplakia

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You noticed recently a white patch on your tongue. This white patch appears to be something we call leukoplakia. This in most cases is just a white patch but in some cases could be a precursor to cancer. I recommend that you be seen by a medical provider preferably an ear nose and throat doctor for evaluation and possible biopsy.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (4 hours later)

I also look up some info online. I read it possible could be HIV related?

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it could be HIV related

Detailed Answer:
I recommend that you have this looked at by an ENT doctor before we start making any decisions or diagnosis. Trying to diagnose a lesion just by a picture is impossible.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar