SMOKER'S MELANOSIS Flashcards
1
Q
CONCEPT
A
BENIGN ANORMAL PRODUCTION MELANIN
2
Q
CAUSE
A
STIMULATE BY THE CHEMICALS TOBACCO SMOKE
3
Q
ASSOCIATION
A
NOT ASSOCIATED INCREASE MELANOMA/CARCINOMA
4
Q
PIGMENTADES AREAS
A
- ANTERIOR LABIAL GINGIVA
- COMISSURAL/BUCAL MUCOSA (PIPE SMOKING)
5
Q
HISTOLOGICALLY
A
INCREASED MELANIN PIGMENTATION OF THE BASAL CELL LAYER OF THE EPITHELIUM
6
Q
TREATMENT
A
CESSATION SMOKING (MONTHS/YEARS)
