Unlabelled: We describe a 40-year-old lady who presents with a painful white tongue on exposure to the cold. The differential diagnosis and investigations are outlined with a discussion about this unusual presentation of a common problem.
Learning Points: Raynaud's can affect areas of the body besides the digits.Lingual Raynaud's should be considered in patients with transient tongue pain.Alternative diagnoses should be sought if ulceration or permanent symptoms develop.
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