Description
Leukoplakia is a condition in which there is disruption of the gums, the inside of the cheek, the lower part of the mouth and tongue. A thickening of the intrusion or the presence of white patches. The cause of leukoplakia is unknown, but tobacco, either smoking or chewing, regarded as the main cause of this disorder.
Leukoplakia usually harmless, but sometimes can be serious. Although most benign leukoplakia, a very small percentage to show early signs of mouth cancer.
Symptoms
Leukoplakia can be seen in some form. Changes usually occur on the gums, the inside of the cheek, the lower part of the mouth and sometimes on the tongue, and may appear white patches or grayish, and there are areas of thickened or hardened. If found leukoplakia symptoms are advised to see her doctor.???
Medical
For most people, quitting smoking or alcohol consumption to help restore this disorder. When was the way it was taken and is not effective or showed early signs of cancer, the possibility to mneyembuhkannya with or laser surgery to destroy cancer cells (cryoprobe).
Source: MedlinePlus and eMedicine.
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