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Inhomogeneity of stiffness and density of the extracellular matrix within the leukoplakia of human oral mucosa as potential physicochemical factors leading to carcinogenesis

Translational Oncology, 2021
Oral leukoplakia is a clinical term relating to various morphological lesions, including squamous cell hyperplasia, dysplasia and carcinoma. Leukoplakia morphologically manifested as hyperplasia with epithelial dysplasia is clinically treated as ...
Katarzyna Pogoda, Mateusz Cieśluk, Piotr Deptuła, Grażyna Tokajuk, Ewelina Piktel, Grzegorz Król, Joanna Reszeć, Robert Bucki   +7 more
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Awake Blue Light vs. KTP Laser Treatment for Vocal Fold Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
In this pilot randomized controlled clinical trial, the BL laser demonstrated clinical efficacy comparable to the KTP laser for office‐based treatment of benign vocal fold lesions. Both laser modalities were associated with significant improvements in patient‐perceived voice handicap, minimal post‐procedural pain, and favorable stroboscopic outcomes ...
R. Jun Lin, Peter Y. F. Zeng, Patrick MacInnis, Garret Horton, Jennifer Anderson   +4 more
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Voice change: a differential diagnostic sign for leukoplakia?

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2008
Objectives:In this study, the acoustic changes in leukoplakia and acoustic similarities between leukoplakia and chronic laryngitis were investigated and they are compared with nondysphonic control group.Methods:26 chronic laryngitis patients, 23 males ...
Tolga Kandoğan
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Lichenoid and Granulomatous Stomatitis: Three Additional Cases and Detailed Immunohistochemical Analysis

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Lichenoid and granulomatous stomatitis (LGS) is a rare condition, with clinicopathological features resembling lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis. Despite increasing reports, its etiology remains unclear and detailed immunohistochemical (IHC) studies are lacking.
Mariana Paravani Palaçon, Karina Kendelhy Santos, Karina Helen Martins, Cecília Aparecida de Oliveira Campos, Ana Terezinha Marques Mesquita, Evânio Vilela Silva, Thales Peres Candido Moreira, Gabriel Enrique Tantalean Laor, Victor Hugo Toral‐Rizo, Alan Grupioni Lourenço, Heitor Albergoni Silveira, Jorge Esquiche León, Andreia Bufalino   +12 more
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Stigmatizing Beliefs About HIV/AIDS Among Dental Students: The Impact of Clinical Education Level

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remain major global public health concerns. Oral lesions are often among the earliest manifestations of HIV, placing dentists at the forefront of early detection and management.
Tuğba Aydoğdu, Berkant Sezer
wiley   +1 more source

Cyclooxygenase-2 and Ki67 Expression in Oral Leukoplakia: a Clinicopathological Study

eJournal of Oral Maxillofacial Research, 2015
Objectives: Oral leukoplakia is a precancerous lesion of the oral mucosa. The upregulation of Ki67 and cyclooxygenase-2 has been reported in both dysplastic and non-dysplastic tissues.
Alper Sinanoglu, Merva Soluk-Tekkesin, Vakur Olgac   +2 more
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Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia misdiagnosed as oral leukoplakia

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2017
Correct diagnosis of white lesions of the oral cavity is sometimes difficult, because some oral white lesions behave differently and tend to change their appearance with time. Clinicians often wrongly diagnose such lesions as oral leukoplakias and treat simply. Lesions recur and turn malignant.
Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Nidhi Rani, Bharat Joshi   +2 more
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Adverse Oral Health in Older Adults With Head and Neck Cancer (And Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders): A Systematic Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review evaluated oral health, including oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL), in older adults with head and neck cancer (HANC) or oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). The PICO/PECO focus question for this study was: ‘What is the incidence/prevalence of adverse oral health (O) among people aged 60 ...
Ciaran Moore, Niamh Walls, Shaima Abujaber, Amanda Willis, Finbarr Allen, Gerry McKenna   +5 more
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Fractal analysis in oral leukoplakia

Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2015
Introduction: Fractal analysis (FA) quantifies complex geometric structures by generating a fractal dimension (FD), which can measure the complexity of mucosa.
Prashant Bhai Pandey, Srinivas Kandakurti, Vasu S Saxena, Payal Tripathi, Ratnakar Pamula, Monu Yadav   +5 more
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Management of Non‐Plaque‐Induced Gingival Conditions: A Systematic Review—Part 2: Inflammatory and Immune Conditions; Neoplasms; and Gingival Pigmentation

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims This systematic review assesses current evidence on the management of non‐plaque (dental biofilm)‐induced gingival diseases and conditions (NPIGDs), including (i) inflammatory and immune conditions, (ii) neoplasms and (iii) gingival pigmentations.
Maria Clotilde Carra, Cecile Wasielewski, Bruno Špiljak, Maja Sabalić‐Schoener, Sebastien Jungo, Ivan Alajbeg   +5 more
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