Premalignant and malignant oral mucosal lesions: Clinical and pathological findings

The second article in this continuing medical education series discusses the clinical and histopathologic features of common premalignant and malignant lesions of the oral cavity. It is imperative for dermatologists to be able to appropriately recognize suspicious lesions, determine the need to obta...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2019-07, Vol.81 (1), p.59-71
Main Authors: Maymone, Mayra B.C., Greer, Robert O., Kesecker, Jeffery, Sahitya, Priya Cherukuri, Burdine, Lauren K., Cheng, Anh-Dao, Maymone, Alexandre C., Vashi, Neelam A.
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Language:English
Subjects:
adenoid cystic carcinoma
erythroplakia
mucoepidermoid carcinoma
mucosal melanoma
oral leukoplakia
oral lichen planus
oral mucosal squamous cell carcinoma
proliferative verrucous leukoplakia
verrucous carcinoma
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Summary:The second article in this continuing medical education series discusses the clinical and histopathologic features of common premalignant and malignant lesions of the oral cavity. It is imperative for dermatologists to be able to appropriately recognize suspicious lesions, determine the need to obtain a biopsy specimen, counsel, and refer patients presenting with premalignant or malignant conditions. Given the higher rates of mortality and morbidity of oral mucosal malignancies because of late diagnosis, appropriate treatment with multidisciplinary care in a timely manner is essential to patients with these neoplasms.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2018.09.060