A 75-year-old woman presented to a dentist with complaints of throat discomfort and white eruptions on the tongue. She had a 10-year history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The patient reported that the condition developed three days before the presentation. On examination, multiple white papules, 2 to 3 mm in diameter with a central punctum, were observed on the tongue surface.
However, only minimal pain was reported by the patient. What would be the probable diagnosis for the patient? Herpetic glossitis Aphthous ulceration Pemphigoid Oral candidiasis (Answer is posted in the comment section below!) *This case is from the Editorial team of Docplexus and is meant for educative purposes only.
