Oral leukoplakia: A review and its update | Zendy

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Oral leukoplakia: A review and its update

Author(s) -

E. B. Kayalvizhi,

V. L. Lakshman,

G Sitra,

Sivakumar Yoga,

R Kanmani,

N Megalai

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

journal of medicine radiology pathology and surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2395-2075

DOI - 10.15713/ins.jmrps.52

Subject(s) - leukoplakia , oral leukoplakia , oral mucosa , etiology , medicine , dermatology , malignant transformation , dysplasia , premalignant lesion , oral lichen planus , lesion , pathology , cancer

Oral leukoplakia (OL) is the most common potentially malignant disorder of the oral mucosa. The etiological role of Candida in leukoplakia has been a subject of debate in recent years. Candida invasion has been suggested to be a significant risk factor for malignant transformation of OL and also it may be associated with certain clinical characteristics such as lesion type, size, and site, dysplasia, and tobacco use. Several studies showed that the greater risk of malignant change in women than men. Finally, the management of this common condition remains a variable and includes local, topical, and systemic therapies such as anti-oxidants, carotenoids, and antifungal therapies.

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