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James Scuibba

Diagnosis

morsicatio cheek biting

Body Site

buccal mucosa mouth

Age

30 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

confluent

Color

white/hypo

Morphology

patch

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This young adult was a chronic cheek chewer. These changes are found most commonly on the buccal mucosa, but the labial mucosa and lateral border of the tongue may also be involved. Zones of white thickening of the mocosa may be found with intervening erosions and ulceration.

Description

thickened shredded areas of hyperkeratosis

Categories

dental/oral disorder

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5/10/2009 21:26:49

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