A widespread intramucosal naevus associated with hypertrophy of oral mucosa and alveolar bone. A case report

J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 1989 Nov;17(8):367-70. doi: 10.1016/s1010-5182(89)80108-8.

Abstract

A case of widespread intramucosal naevus with unusual clinical expression associated with hypertrophy of the oral mucosa and maxilla is presented. Hypertrophy was seen in the alveolar bone and all layers of the oral mucosa just beneath the pigmented area. The diagnosis and further examination is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alveolar Process / pathology*
  • Gingival Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy
  • Male
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology*
  • Nevus, Pigmented / pathology*