Open AccessCaso atípico de leucoplasia bucal
Author(s) -
Fabiana Gama Ribeiro,
Gabriela Botelho Martins,
Márcio Campos Oliveira,
Arlei Cerqueira
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of dentistry and public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2596-3368
DOI - 10.17267/2596-3368dentistry.v1i1.8
Subject(s) - leukoplakia , medicine , oral cavity , oral mucosa , etiology , lesion , dermatology , oral leukoplakia , pathology , dentistry , cancer
The oral leukoplakia is one of the most frequently found precancerous lesions found in the oral cavity. It is classified by OMS as being “a white pot or plate that cannot be clinically or pathologically classified as any other disease.” Its etiology is still controversial, but it seems to exist a narrow connection with chronic traumatisms, especially the prolonged use of the tobacco. Common localizations are: the red area of lips, jugal mucosa and gums. The aim of the present work was to present and discuss an unusual case of leukoplakia in a patient referred to the Center of Reference of Oral Lesions (CRLB) of the State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS). The report highlights the uncommon localization of the lesion and its previous erroneous diagnosis.