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Epidermal choristoma: a case series and review of the literature.

Connor HughesAshley FerroSukhpreet DubbJulia GassLiz HookVijay SanthanamVeronica KinslerSatyamaanasa Polubothu
Published in: Pediatric dermatology (2021)
Epidermal choristoma is a rare, congenital lesion in which islands of ectopic skin are found within the oral cavity. They present as pigmented macules or papules on the tongue. Histologic appearances are characteristic and benign. We present three cases review the current literature and recommend observation of the lesion rather than complete excision should be considered as a reasonable management option.
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