📋Overview
Fissured tongue is a benign condition characterized by multiple grooves or fissures on the dorsal surface of the tongue. It is also known as scrotal tongue or lingua plicata. This term is widely accepted in modern clinical practice and does not represent a disease but rather a common anatomical variation. The fissures can vary in depth and pattern and are usually asymptomatic.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0040412ICD-10-CM
K14.5
MeSH
D014063
SNOMED CT (US)
52368004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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