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Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated.

GP Quiz 31 – Case 1

What is the diagnosis?

Fordyce spots (ectopic sebaceous glands)

What are the clinical features?

Small yellowish spots on the mucosal aspect of the lip are sebaceous glands, known as Fordyce spots.

Mark question

This quiz was also published by New Zealand Doctor in December 2007.

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