Oral leukoplakia, the ongoing discussion on definition and terminology [PDF]
, 2015 In the past decades several definitions of oral leukoplakia have been proposed, the last one, being authorized by the World Health Organization (WHO), dating from 2005.
Van der Waal, Isaäc, van der Waal, I.
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Immunohistochemical Evaluation of EGFR Expression in Oral Dysplastic and Non-Dysplastic Leukoplakia [PDF]
Journal of Mashhad Dental School, 2023 Background: This study aimed to evaluate the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in oral leukoplakia with and without dysplasia and normal mucosa by immunohistochemistry.Materials and Methods: In this study, 45 samples of oral ...
Nasrollah Saghravanian +3 more
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Oral leukoplakia; a proposal for simplification and consistency of the clinical classification and terminology [PDF]
, 2019 There is a distinct lack of uniformity in the definitions and clinical terminologies related to oral leukoplakia and leukoplakialike lesions and disorders.
Waal, Isaäc Van der +2 more
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The relevance of uniform reporting in oral leukoplakia: definition, certainty factor and staging based on experience with 275 patients [PDF]
, 2013 The aim of the present study was to evaluate the definition of oral leukoplakia, proposed by the WHO in 2005 and taking into account a previously reported classification and staging system, including the use of a Certainty factor of four levels with ...
Van der Waal, Isaäc +10 more
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Diagnostic criteria in proliferative verrucous leukoplakia: evaluation [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: to evaluate the ability of the diagnostic criteria proposed by Cerero et al in 2010 to perform an early diagnose in patients with proliferative verrucous leukoplakia.
García-Chías, B +6 more
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Immunoexpression of Podoplanin in Leukoplakia and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and its Correlation with Survival: A Research Protocol [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022 Introduction: Podoplanin (PDPN) is a well-conserved mucin-type transmembrane glycoprotein. According to various studies, podoplanin expression is seen in various human cancers and it also encourages the progression of the tumour.
Samiha Jameel Ahmed Khan +4 more
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi +5 more
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Oral leukoplakia: Management protocol for primary health-care providers and family physicians
Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine, 2019 Oral cancer is very common in India. Most of the oral cancers develop on a potentially malignant (precancerous) lesion. Leukoplakia is the most common precancerous lesion in the oral cavity.
Ashok Kumar Jena +4 more
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Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2023 Background: Cigarette smoke releases free radicles that have deleterious effects on the oral mucosa including potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer. In response to cigarette smoking, salivary flow rate increases as a defense activity along with
Harshitha Akkinepally +5 more
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Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia, squamous cell carcinoma and axillary metastasis [PDF]
, 2010 Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) is an aggressive form of oral leukoplakia with multifocal presentation, high rates of recurrence and malignant transformation.
Gouvea, Adriele Ferreira +14 more
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