melanotic macule differential diagnosis Oral pathology: Noting a pigmented that often presents a diagnostic dilemma Pigmentations of the oral cavity
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K., Hughes, F
F., Summons, R
The encapsulation is often associated with a melanization reaction, which involves prophenoloxidases (PPOs) released into the hemolymph by the crystal cells and activated by a cascade of serine proteases [6], resulting in the deposition of dark melanin, thus hardening the capsule [7]
2014;3:e01498
