Oral Leukoplakia
Oral Leukoplakia Causes
Leukoplakia results from using tobacco products. It also forms due to chronic mouth irritation.
Oral Leukoplakia Definition
Leukoplakia is an adherent white plaques or patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth including the tongue.
Oral Leukoplakia Treatment
Individuals are advised to avoid predisposing factors such as ceasing tobacco cessation, smoking, quitting betel chewing, or abstinence from alcohol. The lesion undergoes a biopsy and surgically removed if pre-cancerous changes or frank cancer is detected.