Which lesion appears as red, inflamed, depapillated areas in the midline of the tongue’s dorsum?
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Correct answer: Median rhomboid glossitis
Median rhomboid glossitis is associated with chronic Candida infection. It appears in the midline area of the dorsum where filiform papillae are absent.
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