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lentiginosis
A collection of lesions resembling lentigo simplex clinically & histologically. Lentiginosis may occur as multiple lesions in the vulvar mucus membrane or as isolated lesions on the lips, buccal mucosa or on the fingers & toes. Distribution is distinctive. It may be associated with small intestinal polyposis (Peutz Jeghers syndrome) & rarely carcinoma of the small intestine.
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lentigo simplex
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (hamartomatous intestinal polyposis)
General
skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)
References
Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common
& Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY,
1997, pg 144