Oral Leukoplakia

MALIGNANT TRANSFORMATION OF ORAL LEUKOPLAKIA TO SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA IN AN HIV PATIENT: A CASE REPORT

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https://doi.org/10.61172/ndj.v30i2.225

Keywords:

Oral leukoplakia, Potentially malignant, malignant transformation

Abstract

Oral leukoplakia is a potentially malignant lesion and most oral squamous cell carcinomas occur on the background of oral leukoplakia. The risk of malignant transformation increases with immunosuppressive states. Regular monitoring of patient is very important for early detection of any mucosal and dysplastic changes. This will aid early intervention and improve patient’s survival.

Author Biographies

Okoh M, University of Benin Teaching Hospital

Head of Department

Department of Oral pathology and medicine, University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

 

Nwauzor ES, University of Benin Teaching Hospital

Senior Registrar ,  Department of Oral Pathology and medicine, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin city, Edo State.

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2023-06-24

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Okoh, M., Ukpebor, I., & Nwauzor, E. S. (2023). Oral Leukoplakia: MALIGNANT TRANSFORMATION OF ORAL LEUKOPLAKIA TO SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA IN AN HIV PATIENT: A CASE REPORT . Nigerian Dental Journal, 30(2). https://doi.org/10.61172/ndj.v30i2.225

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