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Leukoplakia
One year back my mother consulted to dentist in govt dental college says that himegeneous leukoplakia is it dangerous pls tell me she don't have any pain lumps tumours she is very active
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Keep in touch with oral medicines and radiologist specialist. Regular check up is needed.
It is not dangerous usually but it may become dangerous if left untreated.
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If it is Leukoplakia then regular follow up is necessary. Stopping of habits is very important. All leukoplakia are not dangerous but have the tendency to turn into a cancer in future if the habit is continued.
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Take biopsy to rule out malignancy
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T.A- Z for once daily for three months help you in keeping the tissues healthy.
Regular followup with Oral Medicine and Radiologist is necessary.
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Its a precancerous lesion . If untreated it have chances of turning into malignancy . Can u upload d pick of d lesion ?? I'm an oral medicine and radiologist and treats such cases . If u want u can make a videoconsult with the picks so that I can guide and treat ur mother accordingly. Also I need a proper history like habbit , since how long it was noticed , increasing in size etc .
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Dr. Deven Dabholkar
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Leukoplakia is a precancerous lesion. It is usually not dangerous if diagnosed early and treated appropriately.
Depending on the symptoms as well as clinical examination the treatment part varies. In early stages usually medicines suffice.
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The dentist must have prescribed medicine / treatment as per the clinical examination. Kindly complete the treatment and follow ups.
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Do not neglect as if untreated could be dangerous.
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