Addisonian pigmentation of the oral mucosa.
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.
Shah
Samir S
SS
Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.
Oh
Catherine H
CH
Coffin
Susan E
SE
Yan
Albert C
AC
D000224:Addison Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000150:complications*; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000150:complications