Benign oral mucosal lesions: Clinical and pathological findings.

J Am Acad Dermatol

Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts; US Department of Veteran Affairs, Boston Health Care System, Boston, Massachusetts. Electronic address:

Published: July 2019

A diverse spectrum of benign oral mucosal lesions exists, presenting as either isolated oral findings or in association with dermatologic conditions. Oral lesions can closely resemble one another; therefore, it is important for clinicians to be able to recognize their distinctive features, to be able to recognize benign versus malignant disease, and to recognize when obtaining a biopsy specimen is warranted. The first article in this continuing medical education series reviews oral anatomy, the clinical attributes of several benign lesions of the oral cavity, and appropriate management and therapeutic modalities.

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