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This quiz tests your ability to identify some asymptomatic conditions affecting the lips in 16 patients.Asymptomatic lesions on the lip may be congenital or acquired; neoplastic or inflammatory; benign or malignant.
Asymptomatic lesions on the lip may be congenital or acquired; neoplastic or inflammatory; benign or malignant.
For each of the ten cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.
Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.
When you finish the quiz, you can download a certificate.
What is the diagnosis?
Benign labial melanosis of unknown cause
What are the clinical features?
Benign labial melanosis refers to uniform tan to black pigmented macules on the lips. Sun-induced freckles are quite common in those with fair skin, but melanosis may also be post-inflammatory or spontaneous. If there are multiple lesions, consider Peutz-Jeghers, Laugier-Hunziker and other rare syndromes characterised by melanosis or lentiginosis.