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Considerations for Management of Candida-Associated Leukoplakia
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Oral candidiasis is the most frequently encountered white lesions of the oral cavity of fungal etiology. It usually presents with a curdy white scrapable lesion that leaves an inflamed, bleeding area when scrapped off. Oral leukoplakia, the commonest oral potentially malignant lesion is caused by the use of tobacco. The management strategies for oral leukoplakia and candidiasis are contrasting. Many studies have shown the presence of invasion of candida species in premalignant lesions which includes oral leukoplakia. This article reviews the clinicopathological diagnosis of leukoplakia super imposed with candidiasis and the management of such lesions.
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Chronic Hyperplastic Candidiasis, Candidal Leukoplakia, Candida - Associated Leukoplakia, Candidiasis, Oral Leukoplakia.
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