Pigmented nail streaks may indicate Laugier-Hunziker syndrome

Sterling, G.B.; Libow, L.F.; Grossman, M.E.

Cutis 42(4): 325-326

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 3234031
Document Number: 320556
Laugier-Hunziker syndrome is a rare, benign pigmentation disorder previously described only once in the United States. The syndrome is acquired in early or mid-adult life and is characterized by multiple longitudinal hyperpigmented bands on the nails and pigmented macules of the lips and buccal mucosa. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and Addison's disease can present with pigment abnormalities similar to those characteristic of Laugier-Hunziker syndrome.

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