Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue

Pigmented spots on the tongue due to melanin deposition on the tips of the fungiform papillae may be seen in individuals with darker skin tones.

Marcoval J, Notario J, Martin-Sala S, Figueras I. [Pigmentation of the fungiform papillae of the tongue: a report of 2 cases]. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2011; 102:739. Illustration used with the permission of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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