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White sponge nevus.

Authors :
Nichols GE
Cooper PH
Underwood PB Jr
Greer KE
Source :
Obstetrics and gynecology [Obstet Gynecol] 1990 Sep; Vol. 76 (3 Pt 2), pp. 545-8.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

A case is presented of white sponge nevus involving the vaginal, labial, and oral mucosae of a 34-year-old woman. White sponge nevus is a rare, benign, autosomal dominant leukokeratosis that predominantly affects the oral mucosa. Less frequently, it affects extraoral sites including the vulvovaginal mucosa. In this case, histopathologic study of vulvovaginal lesions, subsequent examination of extragenital mucosae, and inquiry into the family history led to the correct diagnosis. The genetics, clinical appearance, and histopathology of white sponge nevus are discussed in relation to the differential diagnosis of oral and vaginal leukokeratoses.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0029-7844
Volume :
76
Issue :
3 Pt 2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Obstetrics and gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2381643