Oral Cavity Tumors Flashcards

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What is leukoplakia?

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Hypeparakeratosis associated with epithelial dysplasia. 5% chance of malignancy without dysplasia

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What is erythroplakia?

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Red superficial patches adjacent to normal mucosa

Associated with carcinoma in-situ or invasive carcinoma (40%)

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