NCIt synonyms : Leukoplakia of the Oral Mucosa; Leukokeratosis of Oral Mucosa; Leukoplakia of Oral Mucosa; Oral Keratoses; Oral Keratosis;
NCIt definition : A white patch or plaque on the oral mucosa that cannot be characterized clinically
or pathologically as any other disease. The diagnosis of leukoplakia is one of exclusion;
other conditions such as candidiasis, lichen planus, leukoedema, etc., must be ruled
out before a diagnosis of leukoplakia can be made. Leukoplakia may be a premalignant
condition.;