Laugier-Hunziker syndrome - Oral Mucosal Lesion
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The etiology of this disorder remains unclear. Histopathological examinations of affected individuals suggest a functional alteration of melanocytes, which appear to be activated to continually synthesize higher amounts of melanin in a chronic fashion. However, the initial stimulus that induces this melanocyte activation is unknown.
Recognizing that this syndrome may mimic other pigmentary disorders, it is important to rule out those with potential for malignant transformation or other clinical implications. As a benign condition itself, the macular lesions of this syndrome do not require therapeutic intervention, although treatment may be pursued for cosmesis.
Codes
K13.70 – Unspecified lesions of oral mucosa
SNOMEDCT:
238706002 – Laugier-Hunziker syndrome
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Last Updated:11/02/2017
