Management of white patches.
White patches are a worrying finding for patients, in particular with concern arising about the possibility of the lesions being or becoming cancerous. This paper looks at some of the common white patches that present and relevant considerations in deciding on a management plan for them.
Southern General Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TF.
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D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology