Pigmented lesions of the oral mucosa and perioral tissues: a flow-chart for the diagnosis and some recommendations for the management

M. Meleti; P. Vescovi; W.J. Mooi; I. van der Waal

doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2007.07.047

Pigmented lesions of the oral mucosa and perioral tissues: a flow-chart for the diagnosis and some recommendations for the management

M. Meleti, P. Vescovi, W.J. Mooi, I. van der Waal

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Abstract

The term "pigmentation of the oral mucosa" is applied to a wide range of lesions or conditions featuring a change of color of oral tissues. Lesions not associated with an accumulation of pigment (e.g., Fordyce spots) are usually not classified as pigmented lesions. Two groups of pigmented lesions of the oral mucosa are recognized: 1) melanin-associated lesions, including racial pigmentations, melanotic macules, melanocytic nevi, and malignant melanoma; and 2) nonmelanin-associated lesions (e.g., blood-related pigmentations, metallic pigmentations). This paper presents a clinicopathologic review of the recent literature with emphasis on the main diagnostic features, including the use of immunohistochemical markers. A flow-chart is added that may help the clinician in the diagnosis and management of these lesions.

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Pages (from-to)	606-616
Journal	Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontology
Volume	105
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tripleo.2007.07.047
Publication status	Published - 2008

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Pigmented lesions of the oral mucosa and perioral tissues: a flow-chart for the diagnosis and some recommendations for the management. / Meleti, M.; Vescovi, P.; Mooi, W.J. et al.
In: Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontology, Vol. 105, No. 5, 2008, p. 606-616.

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