Dermatoscopy of an invasive melanoma on the upper lip shows possible association with Laugier-Hunziker syndrome

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Nov;59(5 Suppl):S105-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.07.023.

Abstract

We report mucosal melanoma of the upper lip in a patient affected by the Laugier-Hunziker disease. Using dermatoscopy, two distinct parts were identified in the same mucosal area: nodular (malignant) and macular (benign). A complete surgical excision was performed and the patient has been free of disease for 16 months.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermoscopy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lip / ultrastructure*
  • Lip Diseases / pathology
  • Lip Neoplasms / ultrastructure*
  • Melanoma / ultrastructure*
  • Nail Diseases / pathology
  • Pigmentation Disorders / pathology
  • Syndrome