Epulis
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- Epulis fissuratumEpulis fissuratumEpulis fissuratum is an oral pathologic condition that appears in the mouth as an overgrowth of fibrous connective tissue. Also referred to less commonly as inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia, denture epulis, and denture induced fibrous hyperplasia, it is associated with the edges of a denture that...
- LeukoplakiaLeukoplakiaLeukoplakia is a clinical term used to describe patches of keratosis. It is visible as adherent white patches on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, including the tongue, but also other areas of the gastro-intestinal tract, urinary tract and the genitals. The clinical appearance is highly...
- List of cutaneous conditions
- Mucous membraneMucous membraneThe mucous membranes are linings of mostly endodermal origin, covered in epithelium, which are involved in absorption and secretion. They line cavities that are exposed to the external environment and internal organs...
- Congenital epulisCongenital epulisThe congenital epulis is a proliferation of cells on the upper jaw at birth. This is more commonly found on female babies. The cause of the disease is unknown.-External links:* -References:...