Erythroplakia

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Introduction

• Formation of reddish patches with an irregular border on the mucous membrane of the tongue, cheek or lip. The lesions have malignant potential (40% risk).

More General Terms

• abnormal morphologic structure (malformation)

References

1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 64
2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998

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