Oral chronic hyperplastic candidiasis associated with juvenile dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis: The lesser known aspects.

“…Though very little is known about it. Edema without erythema on the tongue and palate [5] lip ulceration [6] hyposalivation with dental caries [7] and oral candidiasis [8] has also been reported. Oral soft tissues like the tongue, mouth floor, salivary glands, buccal mucosa, and muscles of mastication may show evidence of calcium deposits.…”