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A novel mutation in the keratin 4 gene causing white sponge naevus.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Jun 2003
Chao S-C, Tsai Y-M, Yang M-H, Lee J Y-Y
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: White sponge naevus (WSN) is a rare, autosomal dominant disorder that predominantly affects noncornified stratified squamous epithelia, most commonly the buccal mucosa. Clinically, WSN manifests as thickened spongy mucosa with a white opalescent tint in the mouth and may be confused with other disorders that cause white lesions on oral mucosa. Recent studies have identified pathogenic mutations in...
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