A Rare Case of Peanut Allergy Manifesting as Benign Migratory Glossitis

Authors: Cathy Nikdel , Kian Nikdel, Cleverick D Johnson1 and Ana Ibarra Noriega, Sayali Tungare

DOI: 10.23880/oajds-16000209

Volume 3, Issue 4

Abstract

Prevalence of food allergies is increasing at a global level. Peanut allergy, specifically, is one that is becoming one of the most common food allergies. With various clinical and oral reactions, it is becoming a significant growing public health concern amongst infants, children, adolescents and adults. This article presents a case-report describing the characteristics of a patient’s oral symptoms that consisted of oral lesions similar to those of a Geographic tongue in combination with a burning sensation. Geographic tongue is often associated with much oral pathology. Therefore, these symptoms may cause a confusion and a diagnostic challenge for the dental professional, leading to a misdiagnosis in patients with a peanut allergy. Individuals with peanut allergy may also have cross-reactivity with some legumes and tree nuts. As some dental materials contain these allergens, it is imperative for dental professionals to have awareness of those products and understanding of how to protect those patients in a dental environment. 

Keywords: Peanut allergy; Oral pathologies; Migratory Glossitis or Geographic tongue

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