Green tongue phenomenon, or diagnosis via Google

Regular cannabis use may be associated with several oral changes not usually identified by dermatologists: xerostomia, increased risk of caries, periodontitis, leukoedema, gingival hyperplasia, and higher prevalence and density of Candida albicans, leukoplakia or gingivitis. We report herein the app...

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Published in:Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie 2018-06, Vol.145 (6-7), p.429-432
Main Authors: Godillot, C, Laprie, A, Eid, C, Fricain, J-C, Boulinguez, S, Casassa, E, Vigarios, E, Sibaud, V
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Color
Humans
Internet
Male
Marijuana Abuse - complications
Tongue Diseases - diagnosis
Tongue Diseases - etiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Regular cannabis use may be associated with several oral changes not usually identified by dermatologists: xerostomia, increased risk of caries, periodontitis, leukoedema, gingival hyperplasia, and higher prevalence and density of Candida albicans, leukoplakia or gingivitis. We report herein the appearance of a characteristic green tongue in a patient following intensive marijuana inhalation. This complication has rarely been reported in the medical literature. Paradoxically, it is clearly described in different Internet search engines, particularly Google.
ISSN:0151-9638
DOI:10.1016/j.annder.2018.02.007