Melanocytic Macules
Title: | Melanocytic Macules |
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Description: |
Photograph showing the lips of an individual with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. The upper and lower lips have several small dark-colored spots. Fotografía que muestra los labios de una persona con síndrome de Peutz-Jeghers. Hay varias manchas oscuras pequeñas en el labio superior y el labio inferior. Melanocytic macules are benign pigmented patches that are commonly found on the lips. They are a characteristic feature of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, a hereditary syndrome associated with several types of cancer. Las máculas melanocíticas son manchas pigmentadas benignas que a menudo se encuentran en los labios. Son una característica distintiva del síndrome de Peutz-Jeghers, un síndrome hereditario asociado a varios tipos de cáncer. |
Type: | Color photo (JPEG format) |
Source: | National Cancer Institute |
Creator: | Edward Cowen, MD, MHSc (artist) |
AV Number: | CDR800274 |
Date Created: | December 20, 2019 |
Date Added: | March 31, 2020 |
Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above. |