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[Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia: Three cases and literature review]
A Ottavioli1, F Campana2, J-H Catherine3
1Service d'odontologie, hôpital de la Timone, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France.
Background:
The aim of this study was to collect epidemiological, aetiopathogenic, clinical, histological and therapeutic data concerning proliferative verrucous leucoplakia (PVL) and to report three new cases.
Patients And Methods:
A literature review performed using the Medline database enabled us to collate 39 studies involving 607 cases. Three new cases were added.
Results:
PVL is a rare disease characterized by extensive and multifocal oral leucoplakic lesions. Its histological pattern depends on the stage of the disease: hyperkeratosis, verrucous hyperplasia, verrucous carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The aetiopathogenesis of PVL is poorly understood and there is no clear consensus concerning therapy. Malignant transformation occurs in over 50 % of cases.
Discussion:
Diagnosis of PVL is difficult because of the presenting signs, which can be mistaken for those of other diseases. Management may be complicated and long-term follow-up is essential.
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