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Leukoplatic patch on tongue
I noticed a leukoplastic patch on right side of tongue on lateral boarder and extending in to FOM. [ size-2.5 cm]..i directly consulted senior oncologist.who suggested laser surgery [expenditure of 10 thousand and on admmision requred] but on second opinion oncologist suggested me Excision---FS admmision in hospital for 2 days with expenditure of about 2++lacs].also adviced 8th lower teeth extraction. pl suggest me to which specialist i should consult--onco or ENT
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Laser excision would any day be a better option because of its distinctive advantages.
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I am sure by now you must be aware that stopping of your tobacco related habits will definitely help and be beneficial on a longer term. I strongly suggest you to get a biopsy done before deciding on the final procedure. If you have already done the biopsy kindly share the report, it will help the clinician to decide on definitive treatment plan.
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The patch that you mentioned on your tongue needs to be assessed carefully. I would advice you to visit a Dentist or an Oral Pathologist who would examine the area, find the causative factor and give you a detailed treatment plan. It is impossible to give you an exact treatment plan without looking at the lesion. Consulting a Doctor from any other specialization is something which one can say only after examining the lesion
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Visit a Dentist or an Oral Pathologist
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Dr. Dimple Ajwani
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Pune
Hello Sir. Greetings of the day. Visit an Oral Medicine specialist or an Oral Pathologist to confirm the diagnosis of leukoplakia. They can help find the causative factor and give you a detailed treatment plan.
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Do not delay the visit
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If you have any habits, such as smoking or tobacco chewing, stopping that habit is a necessity.
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