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DEVELOPMENTAL AND DISTURBANCES OF ORAL MUCOSA

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ORAL MELANOTIC NEVI FOCAL EPITHELIAL HYPERPLASIA

Oral melanocytic nevi are benign proliferations of nevus cells in the epithelial layer, Fordyce granules (FGs) are sebaceous glands without hair follicles, most often
the submucosal layer, or both. As such, they are classified as junctional, located under the epithelium of the cheek and the vermilion border of lip. The
intramucosal, and compound nevi. Nevi may also be classified as congenital or incidence of FGs is typically high and their presence is usually regarded as a normal
acquired. Unlike their cutaneous counterparts, oral melanocytic nevi are rare variation of the oral mucosa.

FORDYCE’S GRANULES Peutz–Jeghers syndrome

Fordyce granules (FGs) are sebaceous glands without hair follicles, most often Peutz-Jegher syndrome is a rare, inherited disorder which has a known connection to
located under the epithelium of the cheek and the vermilion border of lip. The stomach cancer. It's characterized by freckle-like spots on the lips, mouth and fingers
incidence of FGs is typically high and their presence is usually regarded as a normal as well as polyps in the intestines. Other common areas for the spots are the eyes,
variation of the oral mucosa. nose, hands, feet, and anus.

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GUIDED BY:-Dr Saurabh Juneja , Dr Ankita Khare , Dr Kirti Pallavi Submitted By:- Suraj,Shivam,Sumona,Suhail,Tanya,Soni,Sofia{2020-24}