Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia: diagnosis, management and current advances

Abstract Introduction: Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia is a multifocal and progressive lesion of the oral mucosa, with unknown etiology, and commonly resistant to all therapy attempts with frequent recurrences. It is characterized by a high rate of oral squamous cell carcinoma and verrucou carc...

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Main Authors: Diogo Lenzi Capella, Jussara Maria Gonçalves, Adelino António Artur Abrantes, Liliane Janete Grando, Filipe Ivan Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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