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Oral melanotic macule--a case report
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Oral melanotic macule--a case report
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent.
2004 Jun.
Abstract
A melanotic macule is a benign pigmented lesion of oral cavity characterised by increase in melanin pigmentation. Presented here is a case report of 12 year old girl with black pigmented area on right buccal mucosa. An excision biopsy was done which confirmed the diagnosis by as melanotic macule.
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