A clinical diagnosis of oral leukoplakia; A guide for dentists
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
; 23(1): e59-e64, ene. 2018. ilus, tab
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Background:
In view of the many white or predominantly white lesions of the oral mucosa it is a challenge for dentists to clinically identify a leukoplakia, being a potentially (pre)malignant lesion. Material andMethods:
Based on the available literature and experience of the authors the parameters of a clinical diagnosis of oral leukoplakia have been studied.Results:
A guide has been presented that should help dentists to establish a clinical diagnosis of leukoplakia as accurate as possible.Conclusions:
Probably in most parts of the world dentists will need the help of a specialist for confirmation or exclusion of the clinical diagnosis of oral leukoplakia and for further management of the patient, including patient information (AU)RESUMEN
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Coleções:
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Espanha
Base de dados:
IBECS
Assunto principal:
Biópsia
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Leucoplasia Oral
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Mucosa Bucal
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Guia de prática clínica
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil
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VU University Medical Center/The Netherlands