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Techniques for Precancerous Lesion Diagnosis

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: The development of the oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a multistep process that requires the accumulation of multiple genetic alterations usually preceded by detectable mucosal changes, most often leukoplakias and erythroplakias. The clinical appearance of oral precancerous lesions and their degree of epithelium dysplasia suggests the malignization potential. Several techniques have been developed to improve the clinical and cytological diagnosis of oral precancerous lesions. The present paper reviews the main techniques used to improve premalignant lesion diagnosis.

Source: Journal of Oncology

DOI: 10.1155/2011/326094

Authors: Sarah Freygang Mendes, Grasieli de Oliveira Ramos, Elena Riet Correa Rivero, Filipe Modolo, Liliane Janete Grando, Maria Inês Meurer

Institution: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Language: English

Topic: Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: General Dentistry

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,550