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Clinical features and molecular genetic analysis in a Turkish family with oral white sponge nevus.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal - 1 Mar 2018
Kürklü E, Öztürk Ş, Cassidy A-J, Ak G, Koray M, Çefle K, Palandüz Ş, Güllüoğlu M-G, Tanyeri H, McLean W-H-I
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Oral white sponge nevus (WSN) is a rare autosomal dominant benign condition, characterized by asymptomatic spongy white plaques. Mutations in Keratin 4 (KRT4) and 13 (KRT13) have been shown to cause WSN. Familial cases are uncommon due to irregular penetrance. Thus, the aim of the study was: a) to demonstrate the clinical and histopathological features of a three-generation Turkish family with oral...
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