Leukoplakia
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Leukoplakia is a precancerous sore (lesion) that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek in response to chronic irritation. Occasionally, leukoplakia patches develop on the external female genitals.
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Leukoplakia
Alternate Names : Hairy leukoplakia, Smoker's keratosis
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Leukoplakia: A white spot or patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth (for instance, inside the cheeks, on the gums or the tongue) that may become cancerous.
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Slightly raised white patches that develop on your tongue or the inside of your cheek due to a chronic irritation are known as leukoplakia.
Leukoplakias, Oral
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Definition of medical terminology for Leukoplakias, Oral.
Hairy leukoplakia
Hairy leukoplakia is a particular type of leukoplakia that affects people with a weakened immune system (the body's natural defence against infection and illness), particularly those who have HIV disease.
Hairy leukoplakia results from a virus that becomes active in the body when the immune system becomes weak. Infection may play a role in other cases, as well. Leukoplakia usually results from irritants, such as: ...
Leukoplakia
An abnormal patch of white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and other areas of the body. It may become cancerous. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol may increase the risk of leukoplakia in the mouth.
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This HIV-positive patient presented with signs of advanced oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) on the lateral border of his tongue.
Leukoplakia. This condition causes cells in the mouth to grow excessively. That, in turn, leads to the formation of white patches inside the mouth, including on the tongue.
Hairy leukoplakia
Hairy leukoplakia results from infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EVB).
Leukoplakia is caused by irritation of a body surface. This surface can be the tongue, lips, skin, genitals, or other places. Over time these areas of irritation may create slightly raised, thickened whitish areas. These are known as leukoplakia.
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Leukoplakia appears as thick, white patches on your gums or on the insides of your cheeks. Although leukoplakia itself isn't dangerous, it sometimes shows precancerous changes....
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Leukoplakia: A white patch that may develop on mucous membranes such as the cheek, gums, or tongue and may become cancerous.
Leukoplakia (loo-ko-PLAY-kee-a): A white spot or patch in the mouth
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome: A rare family predisposition to multiple cancers, caused by an alteration in the p53 tumor suppressor gene.
leukoplakia - a whitish patch of mucous membrane inside the mouth; one cause of oral cancer.
leukorrhea - whitish vaginal discharge during pregnancy.
Leukoplakia - a whitish patch of mucous membrane inside the mouth; it is considered to be a precancerous lesion that can develop into oral cancer .
Leukorrhea - whitish vaginal discharge during pregnancy.
Leukoplakia: White thickened patches on the mucus membranes of the mouth, lips and gums. It may be caused by injury or excessive use of tobacco, alcohol and spicy food condiments. It can be precancerous.
Libido: Interest in sexual activity.
Oral leukoplakia: Oral leukoplakia is a condition in which thickened, white patches form on the gums, on the inside of the cheeks, and sometimes on the tongue.
Oral leukoplakia refers loosely to any white patch in the mouth.
Oral mucosa
The oral mucosa is the mucous membrane inside the mouth, including the gums.
HAIRY LEUKOPLAKIA
A whitish, slightly raised lesion that appears on the side of the tongue. Thought to be related to Epstein-Barr virus infection, it was not observed before the HIV epidemic.
Leukoplakia is a white or whitish area on the tongue or inside of the mouth. It can often be easily scraped off without bleeding and develops in response to chronic (long-term) irritation.
Leukoplakia commonly causes no symptoms. Over time it can silently develop into cancer of the voice box, especially if you both smoke and drink alcohol.
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Leukoplakia -- presence of whitish patches in the mouth
Erythroplakia -- presence of red, velvety patches in the mouth
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Leukoplakia is the term for a precancerous condition that most often occurs on the tongue or lining of the cheek. This condition also appears as white patches inside the mouth and is caused by chronic irritation rather than infection.
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Leukoplakia should be used only as a clinically descriptive term meaning that the observer sees a white patch that does not rub off, the significance of which depends on the histologic findings.
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erythroleukoplakia (eh-RITH-ro-LOO-ko-PLAY-kee-a)
An abnormal patch of red and white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and may become cancerous. Tobacco (smoking or chewing) and alcohol may increase the risk of erythroleukoplakia.
luk plki leukoplakia noun a condition in which white patches form on mucous membranes eg on the tongue ...
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lukp iss leukopoiesis noun the production of leucocytes ...
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Thrush, ulcers, leukoplakia (white lesions usually on tongue), gum infections and dental abscesses
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White patches anywhere in your mouth (leukoplakia).
Red patches anywhere in your mouth (erythroplakia).
A lump on the lip, tongue or in the mouth or throat.
Unusual bleeding or numbness in the mouth.
Pain when chewing or swallowing.
White patches or red sores in your mouth, called leukoplakia. These can turn into mouth cancer (oral cancer) involving the lip, tongue, or cheek.
Patients may develop a condition called hairy leukoplakia of the tongue. This condition also is regarded by the CDC as an indicator of AIDS. Hairy leukoplakia is a white area of diseased tissue on the tongue that may be flat or slightly raised.
Dyskeratosis congenita (DKC) is a rare progressive bone marrow failure syndrome characterized by cutaneous pigmentation, dystrophy of the nails, leukoplakia of the oral mucosa, continuous lacrimation due to atresia of the lacrimal ducts, ...
Infections : Infection with human herpesvirus 4 (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN) which may facilitate the development of various lymphoproliferative disorders. These include BURKITT LYMPHOMA (African type), INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS, and oral hairy leukoplakia ...
Leukoplakia (light-coloured patches of atypical cells inside the mouth)
Herpes simplex infection (cold sores)
Human papilloma virus infection (warts)
Family history of cancer (genetic makeup).
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HIV-infected individuals who have developed AIDS may have lesions in the mouth that are characteristic of yeast infections, plaque-like lesions in the mouth (oral hairy leukoplakia), ...
Other effects include cracking and bleeding lips and gums, precancerous mouth sores called oral leukoplakia, tooth abrasion, gum recession, gum and tooth disease, loss of teeth and bone in the jaw, and chronic bad breath.
Biopsy: The removal of cells or tissues so they can be viewed under a microscope by a pathologist. If leukoplakia is found, cells taken from the patches are also checked under the microscope for signs of cancer.
Other factors that increase the risk of oral cancer include poor dental and oral hygiene and chronic irritation (such as from rough teeth, dentures, or fillings). Some oral cancers begin as a white plaque ( leukoplakia) or as a mouth ulcer.
Most oral cancers look very similar under the microscope and are called squamous ... Some oral cancers begin as a white plaque ( leukoplakia) or as a mouth ulcer. ...
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This may occur with glossitis and geographic tongue. Tongue pain may also occur in with diabetic neuropathy, oral cancer, mouth ulcers, and leukoplakia.
- Vitamin C and beta-carotene (pre-vitamin A) have been found to be effective in reversing cervical dysplasia and oral leukoplakia in humans.
Surgery to release the tongue can relieve the problem.
Medicine may be prescribed for mouth ulcers, leukoplakia, oral cancer, and other mouth sores.
Anti-inflammatory medicines may be prescribed for glossititis and geographic tongue.
When health hazards become extremely serious, white patches and red sores may be found in the mouth on the gum and/or cheek, or where tobacco contact is most prevalent. These patches, which may become cancerous over time, are called leukoplakia, ...
It may be able to stop leukoplakia (a condition affecting the mouth ) from developing into cancer. It is a type of thiazolidinedione. Also called pioglitazone.
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