Leukoplakia: Causes, Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Leukoplakia: A Comprehensive Review
Definition
Leukoplakia is a white patch or plaque that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease.
Modified Definition (Malmo, Sweden, 1983)
A white patch or plaque that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease and is not associated with any physical or chemical agent except the use of tobacco.
Etiology: Local Factors
- Tobacco products (smoked and smokeless)
- Alcohol
- Chronic irritation
- Candidiasis
- Electrogalvanic