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Smoker's Melanosis. A Case Report
Author(s) -
Brown Frederic H.,
Houston Glen D.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1991.62.8.524
Subject(s) - melanosis , medicine , dermatology , interdental consonant , oral mucosa , melanoma , dentistry , pathology , cancer research
S moker's Melanosis is a benign pigmentation of the oral mucosa, predominantly observed on the attached anterior mandibular gingiva and interdental papillae. These macular lesions are independent of genetic factors, therapeutic medication usage, and various systemic disorders. As a group they are often seen after the third decade of life. Due to the onset in adulthood and the progressive darkening, malignant melanoma must be ruled out. A review of the literature and a case report of this interesting and unique entity is presented. J Periodontol 1991;62:524–527.