Laugier-Hunziker syndrome: a report of three cases and literature review

Int J Oral Sci. 2012 Dec;4(4):226-30. doi: 10.1038/ijos.2012.60. Epub 2012 Nov 23.

Abstract

Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is an acquired pigmentary condition affecting lips, oral mucosa and acral area, frequently associated with longitudinal melanonychia. There is neither malignant predisposition nor underlying systemic abnormality associated with LHS. Herein, we present three uncommon cases of LHS with possibly new feature of nail pigmentation, which were diagnosed during the past 2 years. We also review the clinical and histological findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the syndrome in published literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gingival Diseases / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / diagnosis*
  • Lip Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Melanins / analysis
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology*
  • Nail Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Syndrome
  • Tongue Diseases / diagnosis

Substances

  • Melanins