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Leukoplakia, Hairy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Epithelial hyperplasia of the oral mucosa associated with Epstein-Barr virus (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN) and found almost exclusively in persons with HIV infection. The lesion consists of a white patch that is often corrugated or hairy.

Entry terms

  • Leukoplakia, Hairy, Oral
  • Oral Hairy Leukoplakia

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-F91WZJ49-3

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