Leukoplakia oral

Definition: A white patch or plaque on oral cavity mucosa that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease. The diagnosis of leukoplakia is one of exclusion; other conditions such as candidiasis, lichen planus, leukoedema, etc. must be ruled out before a diagnosis of leukoplakia can be made. Leukoplakia may be a premalignant condition. --2004

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): leukoplakia of mouth, oral leukoplakia

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