Osseous choristoma of the tongue
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Osseous choristoma of the tongue is a condition characterized by a nodule on the dorsum
of the tongue
containing mature lamellar bone without osteoblastic
or osteoclastic
activity.
Dorsum
Dorsum is a Latin word. In science, it could mean:* Dorsum , the posterior side of an animal* Dorsum , a term used in astrogeology for a ridge* Theta Capricorni, a star on the back of the Goat...
of the tongue
Tongue
The tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floors of the mouths of most vertebrates which manipulates food for mastication. It is the primary organ of taste , as much of the upper surface of the tongue is covered in papillae and taste buds. It is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly...
containing mature lamellar bone without osteoblastic
Osteoblast
Osteoblasts are mononucleate cells that are responsible for bone formation; in essence, osteoblasts are specialized fibroblasts that in addition to fibroblastic products, express bone sialoprotein and osteocalcin.Osteoblasts produce a matrix of osteoid, which is composed mainly of Type I collagen...
or osteoclastic
Osteoclast
An osteoclast is a type of bone cell that removes bone tissue by removing its mineralized matrix and breaking up the organic bone . This process is known as bone resorption. Osteoclasts were discovered by Kolliker in 1873...
activity.
See also
- Oral melanosisOral melanosisOral melanosis is pigmentation of the oral cavity that tends to occur most frequently in black persons.- See also :* List of cutaneous conditions* Melanocytic oral lesion* Mucous membrane* White sponge nevus...
- Peripheral ameloblastoma
- 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...
- Terminal osseous dysplasia with pigmentary defectsTerminal osseous dysplasia with pigmentary defectsTerminal osseous dysplasia with pigmentary defects is a cutaneous condition characterized by hyperpigmented, atrophic facial macules.It has been associated with FLNA.- See also :* Corneodermatosseous syndrome* Osseous choristoma of the tongue...
- List of cutaneous conditions