The importance of early recognition of oral potentially malignant disorders in hiv-aids individuals.

An increase in head and neck cancer (HNC) in HIV-infected individuals has been described in several epidemiological studies, suggesting that immunosuppression, even in treated patients, may play a role in the development of HNC. A thorough oral examination is essential for the identification of potentially malignant lesions, particularly in individuals at high risk to develop cancer. Thus, we report two cases of oral potentially malignant disorders occurring in HIV individuals.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: #121 Source Type: research