Chronic Hyperplastic Candidiasis on the Tongue in a 20-Year-Old Male: A Case Report.

The oral mucosa is commonly affected by oral candidiasis, an extremely prevalent fungal infection. Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis is a type of chronic mucosal lesion, characterized by white, firm, adherent plaques on the oral mucosa. In this report, we present a case of chronic hyperplastic candidiasis on the tongue, exploring its predisposing factors, clinical features, potential for malignant transformation, and treatment options.