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A Focal Intrinsic Physiologic Pigmentation of Tongue
Senthilnathan Radhakrishnan1, Kalaiselvi Santhosh2, Gobichetipalayam Jegatheeswaran Anbuselvan1
1Krishna Dental Clinic, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:
Pigmentation is defined as the process of deposition of pigments in the tissues. It can be endogenous or exogenous in origin and may be physiological or pathological. Pigmentation is a common intraoral finding; various diseases can lead to varied discolorations of the mucosa. Diagnosis of pigmented lesions of the oral cavity is a challenging task, therefore understanding of the causes of mucosal pigmentation and appropriate evaluation of the patient are essential in the diagnosis of the pigmented lesions.
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