title: Update on precancerous lesions.
abstract: Oral cancer continues to be a serious problem in the UK and it is well known that prevention and early recognition of potentially malignant lesions will provide the best prognosis. This article discusses recent changes in the nomenclature of lesions and current concepts in diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: Dundee Dental Hospital.
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: McIntyre
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Oliver
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004919:Erythroplasia / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis; D017733:Leukoplakia, Hairy / Q000175:diagnosis; D007972:Leukoplakia, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009914:Oral Submucous Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000175:diagnosis*