Idiopathic Leukoplakia-Report of a Rare Case and Review
Idiopathic leukoplakia is a rare potentially malignant lesion, usually found on the tongue with an increased risk of malignant transformation as compared to the tobacco associated form. The risk of malignant transformation increases with age. Diagnosis poses a challenge to the clinician as it is d...
Main Authors: | Shesha Prasad R, Ramakrishna T, Anuradha Pai, Sujatha D |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5648/11197_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(SNAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
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