Disorders of Oral Pigmentation: eMedicine Dermatology
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Disorders of Oral Pigmentation: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Dermatology, Dental, Tooth Decay, Disease and Condition
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 1:04 am By:
There are many possible causes for discoloration of mouth. Learn possible causes. http://bit.ly/9mUT15
Behcet Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Behcet disease (BD) was named in 1937 after the Turkish dermatologist Hulusi Behcet, who first described the triple-symptom complex of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis.1Behcet disease is a complex, multisystemic disease that ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:07 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Behçet disease is a rare disorder that causes chronic inflammation in the blood vessels of the body. http://bit.ly/aDLSde
Albright Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1937, McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) was described as the triad of cafe au lait macules (CALMs), polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (PFD), and endocrine dysfunction with precocious puberty. Mutations of Gs-alpha residues involved in the GTPase reaction that ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Albright syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the bones and causes skin pigmentation and hormonal problems.http://bit.ly/aCFgUY
Smoker's Melanosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The main etiologic factor responsible for melanocytic pigmentation of the oral mucosa in the white population is cigarette smoking. In his 1977 report, Hedin1 coined the term smoker's melanosis to describe this clinical condition. Pathophysiology ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Smoking is not only dangerous for the lungs, but also for the entire oral cavity. Learn about smoker's melanosis. http://bit.ly/cAxcvO
Oral Malignant Melanoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pigmented entities are relatively common in the oral mucosa and arise from intrinsic and extrinsic sources. Conditions such as melanotic macules, nevi, smoker's melanosis, amalgam and graphite tattoos, racial pigmentation, and vascular blood-related pigments occur with ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Malignant melanomas can occur in the oral cavity. Learn more about this condition and possible causes. http://bit.ly/9GEtlV
Oral Melanoacanthoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Melanoacanthoma is a rare condition of oral mucosa that has been reported only in the last century. The lesion is characterized by a proliferation of both melanocytes and keratinocytes that results in pigmented macular or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Melanoacanthoma is a rare condition of oral mucosa that has been reported only in the last century. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b62BdK
Aphthous Stomatitis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAUs), or canker sores, are among the most common oral mucosal lesions physicians and dentists observe. Recurrent aphthous ulcer is a disorder of unknown etiology that can cause clinically significant morbidity. One or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Canker sores (recurrent aphthous ulcers) are among the most common oral mucosal lesions. Learn about causes. http://bit.ly/d6nulw
Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Angina bullosa hemorrhagica (ABH) is the term used to describe acute, benign, and generally subepithelial oral mucosal blisters filled with blood that are not attributable to a systemic disorder or hemostatic defect. This condition was first ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 12:43 am By:
Blood-filled blisters in the mouth that are of undetermined cause are called angina bullosa hemorrhagica. http://bit.ly/bObD4A
Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a frequently encountered problem and represents the sequelae of various cutaneous disorders as well as therapeutic interventions. This acquired excess of pigment can be attributed to various preceding disease processes that affect ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:58 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Skin discoloration after medical treatment or injury may be diagnosed as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. http://bit.ly/c6HCyz
Vitiligo: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, and it is characterized by circumscribed depigmented macules and patches. Vitiligo is a progressive disorder in which some or all of the melanocytes in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:48 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Vitiligo is a condition that causes loss of pigment from areas of skin causing irregular patches. http://bit.ly/byfIAt
Griscelli Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Griscelli and Prunieras1 initially described Griscelli syndrome, or partial albinism with immunodeficiency, in 1978. Griscelli worked at Hospital Necker-Enfants Malades in Paris, France. Griscelli syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that results in pigmentary ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:42 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Griscelli syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes pigment issues and lung infections which may be deadly. http://bit.ly/caCTwo
Congenital Patterned Leukodermas: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The following congenital hypopigmentary diseases result from a failure of pigment cells (melanocytes) in the skin, eyes, and/or ears to become completely or partially established in their target sites during embryogenesis:Waardenburg syndrome (types I, II, and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:36 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Congenital patterned leukodermas are disorders in which pigments did not properly form in the womb. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9hB2D1
Drug-Induced Pigmentation: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Adverse cutaneous reactions to medications are a common reason for consultations with dermatologists. Drug-induced skin disorders may manifest in a variety of ways. Drugs may cause exanthems, urticaria, hypersensitivity syndromes, pustular eruptions, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 12:52 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Drug induced pigmentation: A discoloration of the skin that occurs due to a drug sensitivity. http://bit.ly/amGvpM
Malignant Melanoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Melanoma is a malignancy of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) located predominantly in the skin, but also found in the eyes, ears, GI tract, leptomeninges, and oral and genital mucous membranes. Melanoma accounts for only 4% of all ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on January 28, 2010 at 12:58 pm By:
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Have you seen the new AJCC malignant melanoma staging changes for 2010? See http://bit.ly/9IRTy2
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