Leuko means white and plakia means patch. So, leukoplakia is the formation of thick white patches on the oral surfaces such as cheeks, tongue and gums. This condition is non cancerous but carries a risk of turning cancerous in the future. They are directly associated with tobacco use.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Usually, a white patch can occur on the buccal mucosa but it is self-limiting.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have mentioned it can be a canker sore. And if it is painful and irritating then visit the dentist once to show it properly.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should stop taking pan masala. The white patches look like leukoplakia (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
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