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Leukoplakia
How likely leukoplakia turns to cancer? Is it surely turns into cancer?
How leukoplakia is treated?
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Leukoplakia is a lesion more likely to get converted to cancer. If you can provide the photo , can be suggested for biopsy... Most of the cases leukoplakia can be treated with medication and immediate complete stopping of the habits.. and Follow up ...
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visit an oral medicine and radiology specialist for further treatment..
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can you list your habits????
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It has the potential or ability to transform into malignancy, with constant presence of the aggravating factors.
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Leukoplakia is a potentially malignant disorder, meaning it may or may not convert into malignancy. Its potential to convert into cancer depends on a number of factors such as the site of the lesion, frequency of tobacco intake and in what form it is taken, thickness and size of leukoplakic patch, age of the patient. For detailed discussion you should visit your dentist. The most likable treatment includes use of antioxidants.
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Oral submucous fibrosis and certain lesions like leukoplakia might turn into cancer if the causative factors are not removed. Stop all recognised habits immediately. Follow strict diet regimen, including regular follow up with your dentist, preferably oral physician.
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consult oral medicine and radiology specialist
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Stop habits immediately. take foods suggested by your specialist
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its a pre-cancerous condition means it may turns in to cancer if you do not stop your habit like chewing tobacco.. leukoplakia is curable but you have to stop your tobacco habit first.
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show it to nearby dentist.. he/she will give you medicines according to severity.
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Leukoplakia is a pre cancerous lesion,if the etiology is removed,it will heal,if the etiology is not removed such as chewing of pan masala,tobacco,in that scenario it might turn into cancer.
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