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Epidermal Choristoma of the Tongue: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall.

Case reports in dentistry · Alshagroud RS, Aldawsari BM, Khormi HI, Alromaih YI, Mubayrik AB · 2026-09-24

A rare noncancerous skin-like growth on the tongue mimicked a benign pigmented lesion clinically but was confirmed through biopsy to contain unexpected skin structures; surgical removal proved curative with no recurrence at 15-month follow-up.

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