Leukoplakia of gingiva
Leukoplakia of gingiva
Definition
A clinical term that indicates the presence of a white patch on the surface of the gum which cannot be characterized as any other disease. It may be a precancerous condition and in most cases histologic examination reveals keratosis.
Also known as gingival leukoplakia, leukoplakia of gingiva — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |