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Leukoplakia
I have white lesions/ deposition on gums ( both sides) ,it's a slight deposition ,the white patch is also on buccal mucosa .
I have been a smoker and drinker for 8 years ,though I left it around 12 days ago completely.
There is no pain but thicknened white layer is there on buccal mucosa and gums ,I observed the issue about 6 months ago but now it's causing discomfort.
I also do check for lumps in mouth and the thickened layer gives me a feeling that there is a lump,
Is it cancer ?,please help me.
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Its Premalignant lesion means it can be changed to Malignant or cancer go for Biopsy
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Consult Dentist, if it's leukoplakia medicines will be advised, if u also having submucous fibrosis u will also get treated by him..
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Dr. M.Ponraj
Medical Oncologist
13 yrs exp
Palakkad
Please send image. Then only we can come to decision whether biopsy needed or not?
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Dr. Deepti Sharma
Radiation Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
It seems to be premalignant lesion I.e leukoplakia.
Meet ent surgeon and get biopsy done and further management accordingly.
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meet ent surgeon
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