Leukoplakia

Introduction

A leukoplakia is created by including a thickening of the uppermost layer of the mucosa. When leukoplakia is an increased risk that a change from the mucous membrane of malignant tumors, called squamous cell carcinoma developed. When leukoplakia is the most typical spots show in the mouth - especially on the buccal mucosa, the tongue, palate and floor of mouth or on lips. The technical term for these forms of oral leukoplakia is leukoplakia. In other regions of the body may develop leukoplakia. Use of the anal mucosa but not doctors, but the term leukoplakia (P) for AIN (peri) anal intraepithelial ...