A 43-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus presented with solitary ulcer on both buccal mucosa. Dorsum of the tongue shows an area of papillary atrophy close to the junction of anterior two-third and posterior one-third of the tongue surrounded by an area of regenerating papillae. Bilateral angular cheilitis was noted. A solitary ulcer with ragged borders and tissue tags was present on both sides of mucosa corresponding to the sharp teeth margins. Intraorally poor oral hygiene was noted along with complete attrition of teeth [].\nDifferential diagnosis: Geographic tongue (related to psychosomatic disorders) and traumatic ulcers.
A 50-year-old female patient with a history of diabetes mellitus presented with complaint of pin pricking sensation on the back of her throat. Examination revealed glazed inelastic tissue. Lip mucosa shows a generalized pallor with a marked lack of salivary pool and the patient complains of dysphagia.\nDifferential diagnosis: Mucositis secondary to anemia and xerostomia.