DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
No disease entity but only descriptive clinical findings (analogous to leukoplakia) for a mostly malignant, sharply defined, red lesion of the mucosa, which (usually) is based on a carcinonma in situ or an already invasive carcinoma.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Soft palate, floor of the mouth, ventrolateral surface of the tongue.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Less indurated, circumscribed or large velvety reddened lesion, which may be interspersed with spatter-like, leukoplakic areas. The low induration feigns benignity!
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
- Early excision in healthy individuals is the therapy of choice, since only this guarantees control of the incision edges.
- Alternatively,CO2 laser, ablation with an electrical snare, cryosurgery can be considered.
- It is recommended to check the patient regularly over several years.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Tendency to early invasive growth; danger of metastasis!
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
An analogous finding in the area of the genital mucosa is called " erythroplasia". Mixed foci of leukoplakic and erythroplakic areas are also called " speckled leukoplakia" or " speckled leukoplakia".
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer