Oral Leukoplakia
| Autor: | J J, Sciubba |
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| Rok vydání: | 1995 |
| Předmět: |
0301 basic medicine
Herpesvirus 4 Human Leukoplakia Hairy Tobacco Smokeless Papillomavirus Infections 030106 microbiology Herpesviridae Infections 030206 dentistry Epithelium Immunocompromised Host Plants Toxic Tumor Virus Infections stomatognathic diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Otorhinolaryngology Candidiasis Oral Tobacco Humans Genes Tumor Suppressor Mouth Neoplasms Leukoplakia Oral Papillomaviridae General Dentistry |
| Zdroj: | Critical Reviews in Oral Biology & Medicine. 6:147-160 |
| ISSN: | 1544-1113 1045-4411 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10454411950060020401 |
| Popis: | Leukoplakia has evolved as a clinico-pathologic concept over many years, with the current clinical designation being accepted worldwide. Reflective of the biology of leukoplakia is the concept of cellular atypia and epithelial dysplasia. Adding to a better understanding of leukoplakia in general has been the definition of relevant clinical subsets which, in some cases, includes etiology (snuff), while in other cases a verrucous clinical appearance will suggest a more aggressive anticipated behavior pattern. Tobacco usage, in many of its forms, remains the prime etiologic factor; however, other considerations also apply. More recently, the potential etiologic role of Candida albicans has been stressed, as well as its possible role in carcinogenesis. So-called oral hairy leukoplakia has been defined in relation to a possible Epstein-Barr viral infection, usually in the immunosuppressed patient. Other viruses, human papilloma virus in particular, have been implicated in leukoplakia, while genetic alterations involving tumor suppressor elements (p53) have also been investigated. Finally, the management of this common condition remains a variable and includes local, topical, and systemic therapies such as anti-oxidants, carotenoids, and retinoids. |
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