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| Year : 2017 | Volume
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Dermoscopy and confocal microscopy patterns of mucosal melanosis
Caterina Bombonato1, Caterina Longo1, Simonetta Piana2, Elvira Moscarella3
1 Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia; Dermatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
2 Pathology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
3 Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
Correspondence Address:
Elvira Moscarella
Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova, IRCCS, Viale Risorgimento 80, 42100 Reggio Emilia
Italy
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/2349-5847.208347
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Melanosis is the most common cause of pigmentation of the mucosal areas. Mucosal melanoma is rare; however, at early stages, the differential diagnosis with benign melanosis can be challenging. Here, we provide a brief review of dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy features of melanosis of the genital and oral mucosa.
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