Cancers, Vol. 13, Pages 4085: Oral Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia: Progression to Malignancy and Clinical Implications. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusions: PVL is an aggressive lesion, which, in a high percentage of cases (almost 50%), undergoes malignant transformation, mainly toward OSCC. The female gender is most affected, especially in the elderly, with a negative history for alcohol and tobacco consumption.
Source: Cancers - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gaspare Palaia Amelia Bellisario Riccardo Pampena Roberto Pippi Umberto Romeo Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
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