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OMFP II
Leukoplakia
Term | Definition |
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Leukoplakia | a clinical description that describes a flat, white, rough or smooth lesion that cannot be wiped off or determined as any other disease. |
Causes of Leukoplakia | protective response to local irritation (such as rubbing), tobacco use, alcohol abuse, sun exposure |
Demographics of Leukoplakia | Most common oral lesion seen usually in older adults (over 40). 70% of cases are in males. |
Leukoplakia | Most commonly found on the lop vermillion, buccal mucosa, and gingiva. |
Microscopic features of Leukoplakia | Biopsy of the lesion may display hyperkeratosis, various levels of dysplasia, and islands of malignant epithelium in carcinoma. |
Differential Diagnosis for Leukoplakia | Hyperkeratosis, Dysplasia, Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
Treatment for Leukoplakia | Remove cause and follow up frequently. Biopsy lesion to rule out malignancy. |