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Metamorphosing of Speckled Leukoplakia Into Carcinoma - A Review

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  • 1. BDS

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Potentially malignant conditions precede malignancies. Oral squamous cell carcinoma has
several antecedents, including leukoplakia. One of the leukoplakia varieties that usually develop
into cancer is speckled leukoplakia. A significant diagnostic and therapeutic difficulty is posed by
speckled leukoplakia. We have described a case of speckled leukoplakia on the right side of the
buccal mucosa that developed into cancer in situ along with a review of the literature in light of
recent findings. We also made an effort to discuss the clinical significance and treatment options
available for the condition.

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