Familial case of oral white sponge nevus--a rare hereditary condition.
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White sponge nevus (WSN) is an autosomal dominant skin disorder characterized by white, corrugated and diffuse plaques mainly affecting the oral mucosa. The condition has a high penetrance and variable expressivity, but familial reports are uncommon. This report presents a familial case of WSN in which two sisters are affected by the disorder.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Anais brasileiros de dermatologia
دوره 86 4 Suppl 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011