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A focal intrinsic physiologic pigmentation of tongue
Senthilnathan Radhakrishnan1, Kalaiselvi Santhosh2, Gobichetipalayam Jegatheeswaran Anbuselvan1, Gandhimathi Kanthasamy1
1 Krishna Dental Clinic, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Kalaiselvi Santhosh
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
India
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DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_745_20
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Pigmentation is defined as the process of deposition of pigments in the tissues. It can be endogenous or exogenous in origin and may be physiological or pathological. Pigmentation is a common intraoral finding; various diseases can lead to varied discolorations of the mucosa. Diagnosis of pigmented lesions of the oral cavity is a challenging task, therefore understanding of the causes of mucosal pigmentation and appropriate evaluation of the patient are essential in the diagnosis of the pigmented lesions.
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