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Leukoplakia, Oral  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A white patch seen on the oral mucosa. It is considered a premalignant condition and is often tobacco-induced. When evidence of Epstein-Barr virus is present, the condition is called hairy leukoplakia (LEUKOPLAKIA, HAIRY).

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Entry terms

  • Keratosis, Oral
  • Leukokeratosis, Oral

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