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Oral Melanotic Macule-An Unusual Occurrence In Gingiva.
- Source :
- Nitte University Journal of Health Science; Mar2018, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p48-51, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Melanotic macule isthe most common benign pigmented lesion of the oral cavity characterised by a focal increase in the melanin deposition. A 34 year old female patient reported with a chief complaint of black pigmentation with respect to maxillary gingiva between the central incisors since one year. An excisional biopsy was done for histo pathological examination, which revealed the lesion as melanotic macule. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HUTCHINSON'S melanotic freckle
PIGMENTATION disorders
MELANINS
INCISORS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22497110
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Nitte University Journal of Health Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131982246