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Laugier-Hunziker syndrome--Case report
Jovan Lalosevic1, Dubravka Zivanovic1, Dusan Skiljevic1
1Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, RS.
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|August 28, 2015
Summary
Laugier-Hunziker syndrome is a rare disorder causing oral and nail hyperpigmentation. Diagnosis involves clinical and dermoscopic evaluation, excluding other systemic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oral Medicine
- Genetics
Background:
- Laugier-Hunziker syndrome is a rare, acquired condition.
- It presents with oral mucosal and nail hyperpigmentation.
- It is a diagnosis of exclusion, requiring differentiation from other syndromes.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old female presented with progressive, asymptomatic buccal mucosal hyperpigmentation.
- She had a 7-year history of longitudinal melanonychia in several fingernails.
- Clinical examination revealed characteristic lenticular hyperpigmentation.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of Laugier-Hunziker syndrome was established.
- Dermoscopic findings supported the clinical diagnosis.
- Underlying systemic diseases were excluded.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of Laugier-Hunziker syndrome is crucial.
- It helps rule out more severe conditions like Addison's disease and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
- This case highlights the importance of thorough clinical and dermoscopic evaluation.
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