Lentiginosis

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 More General Terms 3 Additional Terms 4 References

Introduction

• A collection of lesions resembling lentigo simplex clinically & histologically. Lentiginosis may occur as multiple lesions in the vulvar mucus membrane or as isolated lesions on the lips, buccal mucosa or on the fingers & toes. Distribution is distinctive. It may be associated with small intestinal polyposis ( Peutz Jeghers syndrome) & rarely carcinoma of the small intestine.

More General Terms

• skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)

Additional Terms

• lentigo simplex
• Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (hamartomatous intestinal polyposis)

References

Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common & Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 144

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