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White Sponge Nevus 1
A white sponge nevus that is caused by heterozygous mutation in the keratin-4 gene (KRT4) on chromosome 12q13.
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Overview
Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. It has many different functions. It allows you to: Take in food and drink Breathe in air Start digestion, with your teeth chewing the food you eat and your salivary glands releasing saliva to help break down the food Speak and sing Show emotion, by smiling or pouting Any problem that affects your mouth can make it hard to eat, drink, or even smile. Some common mouth problems include: Cold sores - painful sores on the lips and around the mouth, caused by a virus Canker sores - painful sores in the mouth, caused by bacteria or viruses Thrush - a yeast infection that causes white patches in your mouth Leukoplakia - white patches of…
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