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Leukoplakia, Oral

Known as: LEUKOPLAKIA OF MOUTH, Leukoplakia, Oral [Disease/Finding], Oral idiopathic white patch 
A white patch or plaque on the oral cavity mucosa that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease. The diagnosis of… 
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Alcohol abuseAlcoholic Intoxication, ChronicBlood supply aspectsCondition, Preneoplastic

Broader (2)

Gastrointestinal DiseasesMouth Diseases

Narrower (2)

Leukokeratosis, Hereditary MucosalLeukoplakia of tongue

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Review
2016
Review
2016
Malignant transformation of oral leukoplakia: a systematic review of observational studies.
UNLABELLED The aim of this systematic review was to ascertain the malignant transformation rate of oral leukoplakia and the… 
Review
2011
Review
2011
Human papillomaviruses in oral carcinoma and oral potentially malignant disorders: a systematic review.
OBJECTIVES Human papillomavirus (HPV) in oral carcinoma (OSCC) and potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) is controversial. The… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Identification of a microRNA signature associated with progression of leukoplakia to oral carcinoma.
MicroRNAs (miRs) are non-coding RNA molecules involved in cancer initiation and progression. Deregulated miR expression has been… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Potentially malignant disorders of the oral and oropharyngeal mucosa; terminology, classification and present concepts of management
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
The precancer risk of betel quid chewing, tobacco use and alcohol consumption in oral leukoplakia and oral submucous fibrosis in southern Taiwan
In areas where the practise of betel quid chewing is widespread and the chewers also often smoke and drink alcohol, the relation… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Prognosis of oral pre-malignant lesions: significance of clinical, histopathological, and molecular biological characteristics.
The concept of a two-step process of cancer development in the oral mucosa, i.e., the initial presence of a precursor… 
Review
1997
Review
1997
Oral leukoplakia: a clinicopathological review.
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Oral leukoplakia and malignant transformation. A follow‐up study of 257 patients
Two hundred fifty‐seven patients with oral leukoplakia were studied and followed for an average period of 7.2 years. All lesions… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
ORAL "HAIRY" LEUCOPLAKIA IN MALE HOMOSEXUALS: EVIDENCE OF ASSOCIATION WITH BOTH PAPILLOMAVIRUS AND A HERPES-GROUP VIRUS
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
Leukoplakia revisited. A clinicopathologic study 3256 oral leukoplakias
During a 13‐year period, 3256 specimens clinically diagnosed as leukoplakia “keratosis,” “white patch”) were submitted to the… 
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