Foliate papillae are small vertical folds present on the margins of the tongue. They have a smooth surface and are covered with epithelium. Taste buds are embedded on the surface of the foliate papillae; hence, the primary function of foliate papillae is to perceive taste.
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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old female, who has an inflamed looking foliate papillae on right side of the tongue towards the back, it has been like this for more than three weeks now. It has not gotten better or worse, pretty much looks the same. It creates this feeling of something stuck in the ba... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lesion on the tongue (attachment removed to protect patient identity) appears to be an ulcerative lesion. You should get yourself examined by an ENT specialist because I think a biopsy might be required. As you might have taken antibiotics for tooth infection, the ton... Read Full »
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