Title of article
Hyperpigmentation of Tongue Associated with Hepatitis C Treatment
Author/Authors
Erdoğan, Aşkın Başkent University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Gastroenterology, Turkey , Kansu, Leyla Başkent University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Otolarynngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Turkey , Akkaya, Hampar Başkent University - Faculty of Medicine - Deparment of Pathology, Turkey
From page
257
To page
258
Abstract
A 55-year-old white woman receiving peginterferon alfa- 2a (180 mg) and ribavirin (1200 mg) combination therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV; genotype 1b) infection complained of a burning sensation and discomfort in her tongue in the second month, and tongue hyperpigmentation in the fourth month of the therapy. Physical examination revealed hyperpigmentation on the lateral and dorsal parts of the tongue (Figure 1).
Journal title
Balkan Medical Journal
Journal title
Balkan Medical Journal
Record number
2671431
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