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Pediatric Dermatology
Addisonian Pigmentation of the Oral Mucosa
Shah SS, Oh CH, Coffin SE, Yan AC
Cutis. 2005;76:97-99.
Cutaneous pigmentation is a hallmark of Addison disease. When present, the hyperpigmentation generally localizes to sun-exposed surfaces. This case highlights a less well-recognized cutaneous feature that is pathognomonic for the disease: oral mucous membrane hyperpigmentation. We describe this unique type of discoloration in detail and contrast it with other forms of oral pigmentation.

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