Leukokeratosis, Hereditary Mucosal

An autosomal dominant disorder that is manifested by thickened spongiform ORAL MUCOSA with a white opalescent tint. Other MUCOSAL TISSUE may also be involved mucosa found in the VAGINA; RECTUM, and NASAL CAVITY may be similarly involved. This form of LEUKOKERATOSIS can be caused by a mutation in the gene for KERATIN 4 and is not considered a PRENEOPLASTIC CONDITION.

Year introduced: 2007

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Tree Number(s): C16.320.850.542, C17.800.827.595

MeSH Unique ID: D053529

Entry Terms:

• Hereditary Mucosal Leukokeratoses
• Leukokeratoses, Hereditary Mucosal
• Mucosal Leukokeratoses, Hereditary
• Mucosal Leukokeratosis, Hereditary
• White Sponge Nevus of Cannon
• Hereditary Mucosal Leukokeratosis

Previous Indexing:

• Leukoplakia (1966-2006)

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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Skin Diseases, Genetic
Leukokeratosis, Hereditary Mucosal

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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Skin Diseases, Genetic
Leukokeratosis, Hereditary Mucosal