(K13.2) Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

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141 688 in individuals diagnosis leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue confirmed

2 044 deaths with diagnosis leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

1% mortality rate associated with the disease leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue is diagnosed Men are 9.89% more likely than Women

77 848

Men receive the diagnosis leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

1 045 (1.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

63 840

Women receive the diagnosis leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

999 (1.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue - Men and Women aged 55-59

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

Absence or low individual and public risk

Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue - what does this mean

Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue, are caused by chronic irritation of the oral mucosa from smoking, poor oral hygiene, or other factors. this leads to the formation of thickened, white patches of tissue on the tongue and other areas of the mouth. in some cases, these patches may become cancerous if left untreated.

What happens during the disease - leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

Leukoplakia is a condition in which white patches form on the tongue and other oral mucosal surfaces. these patches are caused by abnormal cell growth of the epithelial cells, which can be due to chronic irritation or inflammation, such as from smoking or poor oral hygiene. this abnormal cell growth leads to thickening of the epithelium, which causes the white patches to form. additionally, the patches can be caused by a viral infection, such as the human papillomavirus, or by other systemic diseases, such as diabetes or lichen planus.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Physical examination of the mouth and tongue
Clinical examination of the mucous membrane
Biopsy of the affected area
Tissue culture and histopathological examination
Cytological examination of scrapings
Immunohistochemical staining
Molecular testing
Radiographic imaging

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To reduce the risk of malignant transformation of Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue.

Regular dental check-ups
Avoidance of tobacco and alcohol
Oral hygiene
Topical application of corticosteroids
Surgery
Photodynamic therapy
Radiation therapy
Cryotherapy
Laser therapy

6 Days of Hospitalization Required

31 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment

Leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue - Prevention

Prevention of leukoplakia and other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue, can be achieved by avoiding tobacco and alcohol use, maintaining good oral hygiene, and avoiding irritation of the oral mucosa. additionally, regular check-ups with a dentist or doctor can help to detect any changes in the oral mucosa early, so that appropriate treatment can be initiated.

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