Oral mucosa leukoplakia

Oral mucosa leukoplakia

Definition

A white patch or plaque on the oral mucosa that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease. The diagnosis of leukoplakia is one of exclusion; other conditions such as candidiasis, lichen planus, leukoedema, etc., must be ruled out before a diagnosis of leukoplakia can be made. Leukoplakia may be a premalignant condition.

Also known as leukokeratosis of oral mucosa, leukoplakia of oral mucosa, leukoplakia of the oral mucosa, oral keratoses, oral keratosis, oral leukoplakia — 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