There are four types of lingual papillae; however, only three feature taste buds: the circumvallate papillae, fungiform papillae and foliate papillae. The fourth type, the filiform papillae, is ...

Larger, dome-shaped vallate papillae sit toward the back of the tongue and, like foliate papillae, can house as many as 250 taste buds each.

Transient lingual papillitis (TLP), or "lie bumps," is a common inflammatory condition that affects the fungiform papillae — the tiny bumps on your tongue's surface that contain taste buds. When ...

With classic or localized transient lingual papillitis, the papillae are inflamed in just one area of the tongue, often the tip. It is common for only a single, painful bump to appear.

References [1] Comparative Study of Lingual Papillae, Lingual Glands and Lyssa of the Tongue of Selected Wild Felids. Biology (2023). [2] Comparative morphology of the primate tongue. Annals of ...

Transient lingual papillitis is a temporary inflammation of the taste buds, causing small, painful bumps on the tongue, often linked to irritation, stress, or certain foods. Skip to main content Home ...