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worriedwife
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Would a biopsy result of inflammation and hyperplasia be considered leukoplakia if the sight before biopsy had a white tint to the tissue?
 
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Leukoplakia is a clinical diagnosis made after excluding everything else that can appear as a whitish patch.


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

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