[Green tongue phenomenon, or diagnosis via Google]. / Le phénomène de la langue verte, ou le diagnostic par Google.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Regular cannabis use may be associated with several oral changes not usually identified by dermatologists xerostomia, increased risk of caries, periodontitis, leukoedema, gingival hyperplasia, and higher prevalence and density of Candida albicans, leukoplakia or gingivitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We report herein the appearance of a characteristic green tongue in a patient following intensive marijuana inhalation. DISCUSSION: This complication has rarely been reported in the medical literature. Paradoxically, it is clearly described in different Internet search engines, particularly Google.