White sponge nevus: Report of three cases in a single family

White sponge nevus (WSN) is an interesting hereditary oral mucosal disorder that commonly manifests as bilaterally symmetrical, thickened white, corrugated or velvety, diffuse plaques that predominantly affects the buccal mucosa. The lesions may develop at birth or later in childhood or adolescence....

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Published in:Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP 2016-05, Vol.20 (2), p.300-303
Main Authors: Sanjeeta, Ngairangbam, Nandini, D, Premlata, Takhellambam, Banerjee, Sumita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Familial diseases
Genetic aspects
Nevus
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Summary:White sponge nevus (WSN) is an interesting hereditary oral mucosal disorder that commonly manifests as bilaterally symmetrical, thickened white, corrugated or velvety, diffuse plaques that predominantly affects the buccal mucosa. The lesions may develop at birth or later in childhood or adolescence. Because it is asymptomatic and benign, WSN requires no treatment. Recognition of this disorder is important due to its potential confusion with other lesions that may be found in the oral cavity. Emphasis should be given to the early and correct diagnosis of this disorder to avoid unnecessary treatment. This report presents three affected members of a single family.
ISSN:0973-029X
1998-393X
DOI:10.4103/0973-029X.185915