Oral Erythroleukoplakia – A Potentially Malignant Disorder
Journal Title: Polski Przegląd Otorynolaryngologiczny - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Erythroleukoplakia or speckled leukoplakia is a painless lesion characterized by an association of white areas interspersed with red areas, resistant to scratching and with potential for malignancy. It appears most frequently in the oral mucosa, vermilion and gums. The etiology of erythroleukoplakia is variable, but may be related to smoking, alcoholism, microorganisms, and other agents. The objective of this work is to report the case of a erythroleukoplakia in a male patient who was an smoker and an alcoholic. The lesion was detected in retrocomissural region during a routine dental examination. The diagnosis was established after histopathological examination of the tissue specimen was collected by excisional biopsy. Otolaryngologists and dentists should be alert during the oral examination of patients who smoke and drink heavily. Oral biopsy is mandatory to recognize the presence and the severity of epithelial dysplasia, which is a decisive factor for the subsequent treatment planning.
Authors and Affiliations
Natalhia de Barros Vieira Guilgen , Sylvia Kang, Maria Martins Tommasi, Iran Vieira, Maria Ângela Naval Machado, Antonio Adilson Soares de Lima
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