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How can i treat leukoplakia buccal mucosa?
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Proper diagnosis : leukoplakia is a white or gray patch that develops in tongue, cheek or floor of mouth. A biopsy will properly diagnose and determining and eliminating the cause( irritation bitting, smoking, drugs, alcohol) most likely observation is done where lesion can disappear after several weeks. If biopsy is positive then surgical removal might be necessary.
Answered 11/29/2014
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