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| Year : 2021 | Volume
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Epidemiological and clinicopathological analysis of oral leukoplakia in Patna
Madhuresh Kumar, Manisha Singh, S Suwasini
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Correspondence Address:
Madhuresh Kumar
158-A, Anandpuri, West Boring Canal Road, Patna, Bihar
India
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DOI: 10.4103/IJDS.IJDS_26_20
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Background: The early detection of oral potentially malignant disorder can reduce the transformation risk to oral squamous cell carcinoma, thereby reducing cancer morbidity and mortality. Aim: To obtain epidemiological information of oral leukoplakia (OL) and distribution of this disease in Patna. Subjects and Methods: Data were collected and analyzed for prevalence of OL among gender, age group, various oral sites, habits, and clinical and histopathological basis. Results: The overall prevalence shows high incidence of homogenous leukoplakia along with mild dysplasia in middle age male persons. Conclusion: Appropriate steps should be taken for early intervention, as it is the key to effective prevention.
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