White sponge nevus

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Name:
White sponge nevus
Description:
White sponge nevus (WSN) is a rare and autosomal dominant genetic disease in which the oral mucosa is white or greyish, thickened, folded, and spongy. The onset is early in life, and both sexes are affected equally. Other common sites include the tongue, floor of the mouth, and alveolar mucosa.
ORPHAcode:
171723
Synonyms:
Hereditary mucosal leukokeratosis
White sponge nevus of Cannon
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14