NCIt synonyms : Keratosis of Larynx; Laryngeal Leukoplakia; Keratosis of the Larynx;
NCIt definition : A premalignant pathologic process that affects the mucosal epithelium of the larynx.
It appears as a localized or diffuse white patch on the laryngeal mucosa. Morphologically
it is characterized by the pathologic production of keratin in the mucosal epithelial
surface with or without epithelial atypia. It may progress to or co-exist with invasive
squamous cell carcinoma.;