dysplasia

Your pathology report for oral epithelial dysplasia

Background: Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is a precancerous condition characterized by abnormal changes in the epithelial cells lining the oral cavity. These changes indicate that the cells are growing and maturing abnormally, which can potentially progress to oral squamous cell carcinoma if not properly managed. Oral epithelial dysplasia can appear as white patches (leukoplakia), red …
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Dysplasia

Dysplasia is an abnormal growth of cells within a tissue or organ. In most body parts, it is considered a precancerous change. Pathologists use this term when cells appear unusual or disorganized under the microscope. Unlike cancerous cells, the cells in dysplasia are still confined to their original location. Dysplasia is associated with an increased …
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