What is Fimbriated fold?

The fimbriated fold of tongue, also plica fimbriata is a slight fold of the mucous membrane on the underside of the tongue which runs laterally on either side of the frenulum. The free edge of the fimbriated fold occasionally exhibits a series of fringe-like processes. (Fimbria is Latin for fringe).

Why is my plica fimbriata swollen?

What Causes Plica Fimbriata? The salivary gland and duct system under your tongue can be disturbed by various oral health problems. If a salivary gland gets blocked by a calcified formation, also known as a salivary stone, the area can become painful and swollen leading to plica fimbriata.

What causes bumps on the frenulum?

Tyson glands are visible sebaceous glands. These bumps form around the frenulum, or the small tissue folds underneath the penis. The resulting spots are small and may be white or yellow. They’re considered harmless and don’t require treatment.

Why is my lingual frenulum sore?

Canker sores or other cores in the mouth also can cause pain in the lingual frenulum. Most of all, an injury to your mouth can cause pain in the lingual frenulum. Piercing across the lingual frenulum has become more common in recent years.

Why does my Fimbriated fold hurt?

Sore lingual frenulum The following things may cause you to experience pain at or around your lingual frenulum: an injury to your mouth. vitamin deficiencies like those of B12, folate, and iron which can lead to pain in the tongue. certain mouthwashes, which can lead to tongue irritation.

Do plica fimbriata go away?

Call your doctor if you start to notice any pain, redness, swelling, or oozing around your plica fibriata. Most infections clear up with a round of antibiotics. In other cases, you may just need to use an antiseptic mouthwash for a few days to keep the area clean.

What does plica fimbriata look like?

Plica fimbriata The folds tend to run parallel to, and on either side of your frenulum. The frenulum is the web of tissue that connects your tongue to the bottom of your mouth. Some people have small growths along their plica fimbriata that resemble skin tags.

What does a Ranula look like?

A ranula is swollen mass beneath the tongue that is often blue in color. The name ranula comes from the Latin rana, which means “frog-like” or “appearing like a frog.” That is because ranula have a blue tinge and are bulging and may look like a frog’s underbelly.

What does Circumvallate papillae look like?

They are mushroom shaped, and deep red in colour and contain a few taste buds. Fungiform means “shaped like fungi or mushrooms”. Circumvallate or vallate papillae are 8 to 12 mushroom-shaped bumps, each surrounded with a circular trough. Circumvallate means “around a valley or trench”.