Leukoplakia of the oral cavity: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Leukoplakia of the oral cavity: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Leukoplakia of the mouth - changes in mucous membranesshells of a dystrophic nature. The keratinization of the epithelial layer occurs against a background of chronic inflammation and is a reaction to systematic irritation by local factors, smoking, and alcohol. On the background of the disease, the total deficiency of vitamins A and B is diagnosed.
Leukoplakia Symptoms
In the flat form of leukoplakia, the patient feelsUnpleasant symptoms of constriction in the mouth, the mucous membrane becomes cloudy, gradually opalescent and begins to resemble mother of pearl, appearing above the relief.
With a warty form of leukoplakia, the mucous membranes of the oral cavity become uneven and bumpy, and when viewed, large areas of keratinization can be found.
With erosive form, pain occurs, since the entire surface of the oral mucosa is covered with deep ulcers and cracks.
Diagnosis of leukoplakia
From the horny areas of the oral mucosatake a scraping and send it for histological examination to exclude squamous cell carcinoma. Clinical symptoms of leukoplakia of the oral cavity are clearly pronounced. The doctor easily makes the correct diagnosis.
Treatment of leukoplakia
The patient is prescribed a sanation of the oral cavity,recommend abandoning bad habits, taking vitamin A concentrate in droplets three times a day, a course of B vitamins in injections. With warty and erosive form of the disease, the patient is referred for examination to an oncologist, endocrinologist and therapist.
