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[Leukoplakia: clinical and pathological diagnosis]
V A Syomkin1, O F Rabinovich1, I I Babichenko1
1Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russia.
Stomatologiia
|December 7, 2022
Summary
Leukoplakia, a common oral precancer, requires surgical treatment. Histological examination of removed tissues is crucial for identifying pathological processes and guiding treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Oncology
- Dermatology
Context:
- Leukoplakia is a prevalent precancerous lesion affecting oral mucosa.
- Surgical intervention is a primary treatment modality for leukoplakia.
- Post-surgical histological examination is standard practice.
Purpose:
- To correlate clinical presentations of leukoplakia with pathological findings.
- To elucidate the histological characteristics of oral leukoplakia.
- To enhance understanding of the pathological processes underlying leukoplakia.
Summary:
- This article details the clinical signs associated with oral leukoplakia.
- It describes the corresponding pathological processes identified through histological study.
- Emphasis is placed on the correlation between macroscopic appearance and microscopic findings.
Impact:
- Improved diagnostic accuracy for oral leukoplakia.
- Enhanced understanding of leukoplakia's malignant transformation potential.
- Guidance for clinicians on interpreting histological results for patient management.
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