A white patch that may develop on mucous membranes such as the cheek, gums, or tongue and may become cancerous.
a disorder in which there are white patches in the mucous membranes of the tongue, gums, and cheeks
A mouth infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus that can occur relatively early in HIV disease. Often called hairy leukoplakia due to its appearance as white patches on the sides of the tongue.
(loo-ko-PLAY-kee-a): A white spot or patch in the mouth
An imprecise clinical term usually referring to white lesions of the vulva.
A lesion of the soft tissues that is characterized by a localized white patch of plaque. Is usually caused by irritation from a denture, broken tooth, or tobacco use.
White patches that can develop in the mouth or on the penis or the opening of the vagina and are potentially cancerous.
A white patch on a mucous membrane that will not rub off.
a whitish patch of mucous membrane inside the mouth; one cause of oral cancer.
White plaques on the mucous membranes of the mouth and gums; may be precancerous
refers to any whitish markings in the tissues of the mouth; leukoplakia may be due to viral infections or it might be an early sign of cancer
a thick white patch on the membranes inside the mouth or on the lips.
a white or gray patch that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek. It is the mouth's reaction to chronic irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth.
A clinical term used to denote mucosal conditions that produce a whiter than normal coloration of the mucous membranes; a white patch that cannot be rubbed off and that does not clinically represent any other condition.
An abnormal patch of white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and other areas of the body. It may become cancerous. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol may increase the risk of leukoplakia in the mouth.
A white spot or patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth (for instance, inside the cheeks, on the gums or the tongue) that may become cancerous.
Thick, white patches in the mouth that may become malignant.
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A condition characterized by white patchy material that collects on the vocal folds and caused by long-term irritation, such as cigarette smoking.
A white patch on mucous membranes. It may occur due to mechanical friction, irritants, and as a precancerous lesion.
Leukoplakia is a condition of the mouth that involves the formation of white leathery spots on the mucous membranes of the tongue and inside of the mouth. It is not a specific disease entity and is diagnosed by exclusion of diseases that may cause similar white lesions like candidiasis or lichen planus.
