Leukoplakia (oral leukoplakia)

DDx

  • Hyperkeratosis due to irritation, eg, dentures, tobacco, cheek biting
  • Dysplasia or carcinoma
  • Lichen planus
  • Oral candidiasis
  • Oral hairy leukoplakia
  • White sponge nevus
  • Secondary syphilis
  • Necrotizing sialometaplasia
  • Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia

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Last updated: December 1, 2014