Leukoplakia under the tongue in the mouth of a 48-year-old man who is a heavy smoker and alcoholic. Leukoplakia (white area) is a thickening of tissue in the mucous membrane triggered by tobacco, trauma, thrush, dental problems and vitamin deficiencies. It is a premalignant tissue, a tissue in which cancer is more likely to occur. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Bildgröße: | 5377 px × 3585 px |
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