White sponge nevus

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White sponge nevus, also known as a Cannon's disease, is a genetic disorder characterized as having an autosomal dominant inheritance. It is caused by a mutation of the keratin 4 and keratin 13 genes. When it presents in the mouth, it appears as a thick bilateral white plaque, usually on the buccal mucosa.

[edit] References

  • Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.
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