Leukoplakia
Also called: smoker's keratosis
Thickened, white patches inside the mouth.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
Most leukoplakia patches are noncancerous, but some show early signs of cancer. They may be caused by tobacco products.
Thickened, white patches form on the gums, the insides of the cheeks, the bottom of the mouth, and, sometimes, the tongue. The patches can't be scraped off.
For most people, stopping tobacco or alcohol use clears the condition. In rare cases when patches are persistent, surgery can remove them.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
What is leukoplakia? Symptoms, risk factors and treatment
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Sep 18, 2024 · Leukoplakia is the scientific name for abnormal white patches that develop inside the mouth. They can be a symptom of oral cancer or a pre-cancerous lesion.
Malignant transformation of oral leukoplakia: Systematic review and ...
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Sep 24, 2024 · OL presents a considerable malignant transformation probability that is especially increased in large non-homogeneous lesions in smokers, located on the ...
Oct 3, 2024 · LEUKOPLAKIA is the most commonly observed oral keratotic lesion. There are essentially two main types that can be differentiated microscopically. The.
Sep 18, 2024 · The management of oral leukoplakia (OL) is challenging because of a high risk for recurrence and malignant transformation (MT), and recurrent OL is ...
2 days ago · Existing evidence indicates that a vitamin A deficiency can produce oral hyperkeratosis and that therapeutic amounts of vitamin A exert an anti- or ...
Sep 24, 2024 · The risk factors that significantly had a higher impact on malignant transformation were the non-homogeneous leukoplakias (RR = 4.23, 95% CI = 3.31–5.39, p < ...
Sep 30, 2024 · Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) was first reported by Greenspan et al., in 1984 and it was observed in a group of male homosexuals in the San Francisco.
Oct 3, 2024 · Leukoplakia is a condition that manifests as thickened, white patches on mucous membranes, primarily within the oral cavity. While it may seem benign at first ...
Sep 18, 2024 · Alcohol and tobacco use are the top two risk factors for oral cancer. That's why leukoplakia is sometimes called “smoker's keratosis.” But leukoplakia...
Sep 23, 2024 · More long-term studies are required for surgical management, lasers and photodynamic therapy. Keywords: Oral Leukoplakia; Oral cancer; Malignant transformation.
