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

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.

Keywords

differential diagnosis / Laugier–Hunziker syndrome / longitudinal melanonychia / oral pigmentation

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