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Lichenoid mucositis

What is lichenoid mucositis? Lichenoid mucositis is a pattern of inflammation characterized by large numbers of immune cells and tissue damage on the inside of the mouth. This pattern of inflammation can be seen in a variety of immune-mediated conditions, drug reactions, and chemical exposures. What are the symptoms of lichenoid mucositis? Lichenoid mucositis is …
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Oral cavity

What is the oral cavity? The oral cavity is the beginning of the aerodigestive tract. The oral cavity starts at the lips and ends where the mouth meets the throat. The oral cavity is made up of multiple parts including the lips, tongue, floor of mouth, gingiva, buccal mucosa, hard palate, and retromolar trigone. What …
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Keratinizing squamous dysplasia of the oral cavity

What is keratinizing squamous dysplasia in the oral cavity? Keratinizing squamous dysplasia is a pre-cancerous disease that starts from specialized squamous cells that cover the inside surface of the oral cavity. This area includes the lips, tongue, floor of mouth, cheeks, and hard palate. Keratinizing squamous dysplasia is considered a pre-cancerous disease because it can …
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Squamous carcinoma in situ of the oral cavity

About this article: This article was created by doctors to help you read and understand your pathology report for squamous carcinoma in situ (CIS) in the oral cavity. If you have any questions about this article or your pathology report, please contact us. What is squamous carcinoma in situ (CIS)? Squamous carcinoma in situ (CIS) …
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Squamous dysplasia of the oral cavity

About this article: This article was created by doctors to help you read and understand your pathology report for squamous dysplasia of the oral cavity. If you have any questions about this article or your pathology report, please contact us. What is squamous dysplasia in the oral cavity? Squamous dysplasia in the oral cavity is …
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