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Laser Surgery of Extensive Homogeneous Oral Leukoplakia Histologically Suggestive of Proliferative Type: A Case
Luciane Azevedo1, Mariana Tuma2, Suzana Orsini2
1Department of Operative Dentistry, Laser Center Applied to Dentistry (LELO), School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Abstract:
Oral leukoplakia (OL) has the potential for malignant transformation; unfortunately, there are no strategies to prevent this possible outcome. Surgical intervention has been reported to be effective in reducing but not eliminating the risk of malignant transformation. Meta-analyses have reported that patients who underwent excision of OL lesions had a significantly lower chance of malignant transformation than those whose lesions were not excised. The present study aimed to report a case of successful management of extensive OL using a high-power laser. The patient has been under periodic monitoring, and we aim to continue the follow-up as long as possible. Recurrence or signs of malignancy were not observed at the 2-year follow-up.
