1Reader, Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental college and hospital, BIHER
2Professor, Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental college and hospital, BIHER
*Corresponding Author: Dr. N. Anitha, M.D.S, Reader, Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental college and hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), Velachery Main Road, Pallikaranai Phone: 9884472470 Email: dranitha.nnr@gmail.comv
Online published on 4 April, 2020.
Pigmentation of oral mucosa occurs due to accumulation of pigments and thereby leading to colour change. Pigmented lesions of oral cavity can be physiologic or pathologic. The pigments causing discolouration can be either from external sources (exogenous) or internal sources(endogenous). Certain drugs can also cause pigmentation of the oral mucosa. Benign and malignant tumours of melanocytic origin can also be pigmented in nature. Endocrine diseases (adrenal) can also cause pigmentation. Diagnosing pigmented lesions requires thorough knowledge of various causes and proper diagnosis is important for planning the treatment.
Pigmentation, Pigments, Melanocytes
