Oral epithelial dysplasia -a master of disguise|Oral Pathology|Updates

Oral squamous cell carcinoma is often preluded by silent superficial changes related to dysplastic epithelial processes led by mutations. Ignoring these changes could delay the correct diagnosis of potentially malignant lesions, thus allowing a feared malignant transformation.
So, let’s take a look at this clinical case, highlighting the importance of:
• Cautiously studying the lesion before biopsy
• Using all possible clinical data when analyzing the sample under a microscope
• Performing a correct clinicopathological correlation
• Carefully observing possible early changes of oral epithelial dysplasia
• Making the patient understand the need to stay under control over time
Dr. Roberto Gerber
Specialist in Pathology and Oral Medicine, Professor at Latin University,
Costa Rica
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