White sponge nevus

Orpha code: 171723OMIM code: 615785

Definition

White sponge nevus (WSN) is a rare and autosomal dominant genetic disease in which the oral mucosa is white or greyish, thickened, folded, and spongy. The onset is early in life, and both sexes are affected equally. Other common sites include the tongue, floor of the mouth, and alveolar mucosa.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Hereditary mucosal leukokeratosis
Dziedziczna leukokeratoza błony śluzowej
Znamię gąbczaste białe Cannona
White sponge nevus of Cannon
ORPHA code
171723
OMIM code
615785
ICD10 code
Q38.6
ICD11 code
DA02.0

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