Dark lesions in the oral cavity – differential diagnosis
Authors:
V. Radochová 1; R. Slezák 1; M. Šembera 1; J. Radocha 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Stomatologická klinika, Lékařská fakulta Univerzity Karlovy a Fakultní nemocnice, Hradec Králové, Přednosta: doc. MUDr. Radovan Slezák, CSc.
1; IV. interní hematologická klinika, Přednosta: doc. MUDr. Pavel Žák, Ph. D.
2
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2018; 98(6): 239-245
Category:
Reviews
Overview
Oral mucosal disorders are represented by diseases of various origin and severity. White lesions, redness and erosions are among the most frequent ones. Dark oral lesions can be observed less frequently. These lesions vary from asymptomatic oral pigmentations to serious cancers. Dark lesions frequently lead to patient’s anxiety and fear from cancer. The dark lesions are serious only infrequently and most often benign. The dark lesion can be also a sign of systemic disorder. General practitioner can bet he first physician to observe this kind of lesions or can be asked about the origin of the lesion by the patient. The aim of this review is to introduce the topic of dark oral lesions to general physicians.
Keywords:
oral pigmentations – melanotic macula – malignant melanoma – amalgam tattoo – Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
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