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Linea Alba of Buccal Mucosa

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Linea Alba of Buccal Mucosa

  • See Also
  1. Oral Mucosa Disorder
  • Pathophysiology
  1. Common, benign, hyperplastic reaction
  2. Hyperkeratosis results from chronic friction and irritation
    1. Sucking in, or chewing cheek, results in friction against teeth
  • Symptoms
  1. Typically asymptomatic
  • Signs
  1. White horizontal line midway along Buccal mucosa
  • Differential Diagnosis
  1. Leukoplakia (atypical, non-linear lesions)
  • Evaluation
  1. Typical linea alba requires no biopsy or further evaluation
  • Management
  1. No specific management needed
  • References
  1. Straub (2024) Am Fam Physician 110(5): 467-75 [PubMed]