C. David, L. Soujanya, B. Ramnarayan, K. Alekhya, L. K. Suprith, Garima Karayat
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Abstract
Tongue is a vital organ within the oral cavity that has varied function, and it may act as an index for underlying systemic diseases. The investigation of tongue disease may begin with mere clinical examination and extend to the use of few specialized tests. This article is an attempt to highlight the special investigations of tongue lesions with emphasis on clinical examination.