| Title | Pigmented nail streaks may indicate Laugier-Hunziker syndrome. |
| Author(s) | Sterling GB, Libow LF, Grossman ME |
| Institution | Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, New York. |
| Source | Cutis 1988 Oct; 42(4):325-6. |
| MeSH | Aged
Female
Humans
Mouth Mucosa
Nails
Pigmentation Disorders
Syndrome
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| Abstract | Laugier-Hunziker syndrome is a rare, benign pigmentation disorder previously described only once in the United States. The syndrome is acquired in early or mid-adult life and is characterized by multiple longitudinal hyperpigmented bands on the nails and pigmented macules of the lips and buccal mucosa. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and Addison's disease can present with pigment abnormalities similar to those characteristic of Laugier-Hunziker syndrome. |
| Language | eng |
| Pub Type(s) | Case Reports
Journal Article
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| PubMed ID | 3234031 |
