Epidermal choristoma: a case series and review of the literature
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Connor Hughes Ashley Ferro Sukhpreet Dubb Julia Gass Liz Hook Vijay Santhanam Veronica Kinsler Satyamaanasa PolubothuAbstract
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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Journal Pediatric Dermatology
Volume 38
Issue number 5
Pages 1243-1246
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Europe PubMed Central 34338332
Pubmed 34338332
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