Leuloplakia - Review of A Potentially Malignant Disorder

Abstract

Leukoplakias are oral white lesions that have not been diagnosed as any other specific disease. They are grouped under premalignant lesions, now redesignated as potentially malignant disorders. Their significance lies in the fact that they have propensity for malignant transformation at a higher rate when compared to other oral lesions. This article reviews aetiology, epidemiology, clinical characteristics, histopathologic features, malignant potential and treatment of oral leukoplakia.

Keywords

• dysplasia
• leukoplakia
• lichen planus
• oral cancer
• potentially malignant disorder
• tobacco