Lead pigmentation of the oral mucosa T56.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition This section has been translated automatically.

Slate-grey seams of the gingiva after the supply of lead (lead seam).

Differential diagnosis This section has been translated automatically.

Neurofibromatosis; Albright syndrome; Peutz-Jeghers syndrome; melanocytic nevus; lentigo maligna; pigmentation in Addison's disease; Whipple's disease; celiac disease; hemochromatosis; pigmentation caused by other heavy metals.

Therapy This section has been translated automatically.

Avoid the triggering noxious agent.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer