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Leukoplakia of gingiva

MedGen UID:
66795
•Concept ID:
C0239737
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Gingival Leukoplakia; gingival leukoplakia; Leukoplakia of Gingiva; leukoplakia of gingiva
SNOMED CT: Leukoplakia of gingiva (32236000)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0022538

Definition

A clinical term that indicates the presence of a white patch on the surface of the gum which cannot be characterized as any other disease. It may be a precancerous condition and in most cases histologic examination reveals keratosis. [from NCI]

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