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White patch inside my mouth
Sir i use to use tobacco product before now i left everything. What would be this white patch or it is something dangerous .
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It’s called leukoplakia. It’s not cancer but a precancerous condition, to be kept under follow-up.
Resolves with conservative management.
Next Steps
Usually it disappears with removal of causative agent, anti inflammatory medicines and mouth washes. If it doesn’t subsides then better to plan for biopsy
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Avoid tobacco, smoking and alcohol. Be under regular follow up as it may recur any time.
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Please do not ignore the white patch. Doesn’t look like a cancer in the picture. But likely a premalignant lesion (something which can transform to cancer) . Please show a Surgical oncologist or head and neck surgeon. Get it examined clinically and be on frequent follow up. Any further changes in this lesion a biopsy may be needed
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Meet a surgical oncologist or head and neck oncologist
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It’s leukoplakia, not exactly cancer .. but it’s a predisposing / risk for future cancer .. must visit a doctor for physical examination.. u may contact dr R.K Choudhary, oncologist for further advise !
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Visit a doctor
Health Tips
Don’t ever use tobacco again !
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