Characterized by white plaques over the lateral sides of the tongue.
Unlike oropharyngeal candidiasis, the white plaques are unable to be scraped off.
Unlike other forms of<unk> , it is NOT a precancerous lesion
It is asymptomatic, with most patients presenting over concern for aesthetic appearance
Hairy oral leukoplakia
Tongue laceration
Herpes gingivostomatitis
Strawberry tongue
Black hairy tongue
Condyloma acuminata
Oropharyngeal candidiasis 
Exotic pet infections