A Hairy Tongue with Yellowish Brown to Black Elongated Papillae

question 31

Multiple Choice

A hairy tongue with yellowish brown to black elongated papillae on the dorsum

• A)is indicative of oral cancer.
• B)is sometimes seen after antibiotic therapy.
• C)usually indicates a vitamin deficiency.
• D)usually indicates anemia.
• E)is characteristic of a geographic tongue.