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Leukoplakia, Oral
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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).
Examples
Leukoplakia, Hairy
Other names
Keratosis, Oral; Oral Leukoplakias; Oral Leukoplakia; Oral Leukokeratosis; Oral Leukokeratoses; Leukoplakias, Oral; Leukokeratoses, Oral; Leukokeratosis, Oral
