Mesh term Leukoplakia, Oral
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Mouth Neoplasms
Description
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).Browse to child terms:
Leukoplakia, Hairy
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