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[Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia. Report of five cases]
1Abteilung für Oralchirurgie und zahnärztliche Röntgenologie, Zentrum für Zahnmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Charité, Humboldt-Universität, Berlin. peter-a.reichart@charite.de
Mund-, Kiefer- Und Gesichtschirurgie : MKG
|May 24, 2003
Summary
Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) has a high risk of malignant transformation and recurrence. Current therapies are insufficient to prevent these outcomes, necessitating further research.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Oncology
- Dermatology
Context:
- Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) is a rare oral leukoplakia variant.
- PVL exhibits a high propensity for malignant transformation.
- Early stages present as flat hyperkeratosis, progressing to verrucous lesions.
Purpose:
- To evaluate clinical and histopathological findings in five PVL cases.
- To analyze the progression and outcomes of PVL.
- To highlight the challenges in managing PVL.
Summary:
- PVL cases showed characteristic clinical and histopathological features.
- Malignant transformation, including squamous cell carcinoma, occurred in all patients.
- Recurrences and secondary malignancies were frequent despite various treatments.
Impact:
- PVL has a very high rate of malignant transformation and recurrence.
- Current therapeutic strategies are inadequate for preventing PVL progression.
- Multicenter studies are crucial for understanding PVL etiology and improving treatment.