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Laugier-Hunziker Syndrome: An Uncommon Cause of Oral Pigmentation and a Review of the Literature.
- Source :
- International Journal of Dentistry; 2010, p1-4, 4p, 4 Color Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Laugier-Hunziker syndrome is a rare benign condition characterized by diffuse oral hyperpigmentation associated with pigmentation of the nails. The syndrome must be included in the differential diagnosis of diffuse oral pigmentation to exclude other conditions with systemic implications. We describe a 43-year-old white woman with the clinical and histological features of Laugier-Hunziker syndrome associated with toenail pigmentation. The correct clinical identification avoids the need for detailed investigations and treatment.We also review the potential causes of oral pigmentation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ANIMAL coloration
ORAL mucosa
MELANOMA
ADDISON'S disease
HYDROCORTISONE
ALDOSTERONE
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16878728
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Dentistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 63486932
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/525404