Pigmented Lesions
Amalgam Tattoo
Focal grey-black macule caused by iatrogenic implantation of amalgam particles into oral mucosa.
§ overviewOverview
Focal grey-black macule caused by iatrogenic implantation of amalgam particles into oral mucosa.
§ clinicalClinical Features
- 01Painless flat blue-grey macule
- 02Gingiva or alveolar mucosa adjacent to restorations
§ differentialDifferential Diagnosis
- 01Melanotic macule
- 02Nevus
- 03Melanoma
- 04Kaposi sarcoma
§ radiographicRadiographic Features
- 01May show radiopaque particles
§ treatmentTreatment
- 01No treatment; biopsy if diagnosis uncertain
§ prognosisPrognosis
Excellent, benign.
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