What disease is oral mucous membrane leukoplakia?

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Oral leukoplakia (olk) is a common disease in stomatology. It is characterized by white plaques on the oral mucosa that can not be wiped off. It is a precancerous lesion and has the potential to transform into oral squamous cell carcinoma. The definition of the term oral leukoplakia has been controversial for many years, and even has not yet reached a complete consensus so far. Let's share my experience with you.

What disease is oral mucous membrane leukoplakia?

1. The simple type (also called homogeneous type) is white plaque, with rough surface, wrinkled paper or furrow, no symptoms or mild discomfort. 2. Verrucous type is milky white, thick and high, uneven surface, spiny or villous protrusion, rough, slightly hard, may have discomfort.

3. Granular type in the congested or reddening mucosa, there are different sizes of white keratotic particles or nodules higher than the mucosal surface, may be accompanied by erosion, can produce irritation. 4. Ulcer type is on white plaque, with erosion or ulcer, often accompanied by spontaneous pain.

From the proportion of the above four types, the simple type accounted for the majority, followed by verrucous type, while granular type and ulcerative type were less, and homogeneous type, granular type and verrucous type may evolve into ulcerative type.

matters needing attention

Surgical excision of leukoplakia is a common and effective method for the treatment of leukoplakia, especially for those cases with atypical hyperplasia, it should be removed as soon as possible, and the patients should be followed up for observation. Usually, surgical treatment can achieve good results only when combined with the removal of stimulating factors, which include external factors and internal factors. Although the curative effect of surgical resection is better, it is more complex, has great damage, and has a certain recurrence rate, so it should be selected according to the patient's condition.