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- Title
Laugier-Hunziker pigmentation.
- Authors
Ajith, C.; Handa, Sanjeev
- Abstract
Laugier-Hunziker pigmentation (LHP) is an acquired disorder of hypermelanosis characterized by mucocutaneous hyperpigmentation. LHP may resemble various disorders characterized by mucocutaneous pigmentation. A 58-year-old lady presented with progressively increasing number of variable sized, hyperpigmented macules over the lips, fingers, toes and nails. There was no family history of similar illness. Systemic examination and all relevant investigations were within normal limits. Histopathology of a skin lesion had features consistent with LHP. The diagnosis of LHP must be made only after relevant investigations to rule out any associated systemic involvement. This case further highlights that LHP is not restricted to European countries.
- Subjects
PIGMENTATION disorders; DEFICIENCY diseases; METABOLIC disorders; SKIN diseases; ACANTHOSIS nigricans; ALBINOS &; albinism; FOOT diseases; LIPS; TONGUE diseases; NAIL diseases; HYPERPIGMENTATION
- Publication
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2005, Vol 71, Issue 5, p354
- ISSN
0378-6323
- Publication type
journal article