Oral Pigmentation as a Sign of Addison’s Disease: A Brief Reappraisal
January 2009
in “
The Open Dermatology Journal
”
TLDR Oral pigmentation can be a sign of Addison's disease.
The document discussed the occurrence of pigmented lesions in the oral cavity, which could either be physiological or indicative of more serious conditions like Addison's disease. It highlighted the importance of evaluating a patient's medical history for accurate differential diagnosis. The paper described a case involving a patient with brown maculae in the perioral region and oral cavity, emphasizing the diagnostic challenges associated with Addison's disease and provided a brief review of the topic.
