White Sponge Nevus of the oral mucosa - Case report

• Main Authors: Beatriz Batalha (Author), Daniela Abreu (Author), André Moreira (Author), Filipe Freitas (Author), Helena Francisco (Author), João Caramês (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentária, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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White sponge nevus (WSN) is a rare autosomal-dominant disorder of the non-keratinized mucosa, characterized by a thickened white edematous mucosa whose surface appears irregular, wrinkly, or spongy. It affects mainly the oral mucosa. The histopathological examination demonstrates hyperparakeratosis,...