Laser Surgery of Extensive Homogeneous Oral Leukoplakia Histologically Suggestive of Proliferative Type: A Case Report

Oral leukoplakia (OL) has the potential for malignant transformation; unfortunately, there are no strategies to prevent this possible outcome. Surgical intervention has been reported to be effective in reducing but not eliminating the risk of malignant transformation. Meta-analyses have reported that patients who underwent excision of OL lesions had a significantly lower chance of malignant transformation than those whose lesions were not excised. The present study aimed to report a case of successful management of extensive OL using a high-power laser. The patient has been under periodic monitoring, and we aim to continue the follow-up as long as possible. Recurrence or signs of malignancy were not observed at the 2-year follow-up.Case Rep Dermatol 2021;13:317 –320
Source: Case Reports in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research