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Tongue

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Abnormalities

Color changes

This may occur with interferon treatment.[1][2]


References

  1. Willems M, Munte K, Vrolijk JM, Den Hollander JC, Böhm M, Kemmeren MH et al. (2003). "Hyperpigmentation during interferon-alpha therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus infection.". Br J Dermatol 149 (2): 390-4. PMID 12932249[e]
  2. de Moraes PC, Noce CW, Thomaz LA, Mautoni MC, Corrêa ME (2009). "Tongue hyperpigmentation resulting from peginterferon alfa and ribavirin combination therapy: a case report.". J Am Dent Assoc 140 (11): 1377-9. PMID 19884395[e]
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