Leukoplakia of the Oral Mucosa

Leukoplakia of Oral Mucosa: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic and therapeutic steps. Extraoral examination Inspection Facial asymmetries Soft tissue swelling Parafunctions (lip/cheek sucking or biting, etc.) [morsicatio (habitual cheek chewing)] Palpation Bimanual (symmetry comparison) Lymph node [accompanying inflammatory reactions; tumor activity] Intraoral examination Mucosa – changes on lips, cheeks, tongue, tongue edge, palate, … Leukoplakia of Oral Mucosa: Examination

Leukoplakia of Oral Mucosa: Lab Test

The diagnosis of leukoplakia of the oral mucosa is initially made on the basis of the patient’s history and clinical examination. Reliable interpretation can only be made on the basis of a biopsy (tissue sample). Note: All leukoplakias that persist for several weeks after removal of triggering factors must be clarified by biopsy. 1st order … Leukoplakia of Oral Mucosa: Lab Test