Laugier-Hunziker syndrome

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1987 Feb;16(2 Pt 2):431-4. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(87)70055-3.

Abstract

The Laugier-Hunziker syndrome represents a rare acquired pigmentary disorder of the lips, oral mucosa, and nails. We report the first case of this syndrome to be recognized in the United States and review other causes of hyperpigmentation in these locations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nail Diseases / diagnosis
  • Nail Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / diagnosis
  • Pigmentation Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Syndrome
  • United States