Pigmented Fungiform Papillae on the Tongue 舌上色素沉着的真菌状乳头状突起

Pigmented Fungiform Papillae on the Tongue (PFPT) is a benign condition of oral pigmentation characterized by localized hyperpigmentation confined to fungiform papillae. Normal fungiform papillae are mushroom-shaped projections scattered on the tip, lateral or dorsal parts of the tongue containing taste buds. Clinicians should be aware of this benign condition of lingual pigmentation to avoid incorrect diagnosis and unnecessary investigative procedures.

PFPT tongue

舌上色素沉着的真菌状乳头状突起 (PFPT): 正常的真菌乳头散布在舌头的尖端，侧面或背部的蘑菇状突起，是局限性色素沉着过度局限于舌真菌乳头状突起，这些蘑菇状突起可散布在舌头的尖端，侧面或背部。临床上应该了解PFPT为舌色素沉着的良性状况，以避免错误的诊断。

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