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Indraneel Bhattacharyya1, Hardeep K Chehal

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. ibhattacharyya@dental.ufl.edu

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White lesions on the oral mucosa are typically caused by increased keratinization. This review explores various etiologies of white oral lesions, including hereditary, reactive, and infectious causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral pathology
  • Dermatology
  • Histopathology

Background:

  • White lesions of the oral mucosa often result from epithelial thickening, primarily due to increased keratin production.
  • Less common causes include acanthosis, epithelial edema, or connective tissue fibrosis, which can obscure underlying vasculature.
  • Fibrin deposition on ulcer surfaces can also present as a white appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the diverse etiologies of white oral lesions.
  • To categorize white lesions based on their underlying causes, aiding in diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on white oral lesions.
  • Classification of lesions based on putative etiological categories.

Main Results:

  • Epithelial thickening, particularly hyperkeratosis, is the most frequent cause of white oral mucosa.
  • Other significant causes identified include acanthosis, edema, fibrosis, and fibrin exudation.
  • Etiological categories encompass hereditary, reactive, inflammatory, immunologic, traumatic, infectious, and idiopathic factors.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the varied etiologies of white oral lesions is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • A systematic approach based on etiology aids in differentiating between common and rare causes of oral white lesions.