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hairy leukoplakia [1 record]

Record 1 2005-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Lips and Tongue
DEF

A white filiform to flat patch occurring on the tongue or, rarely, on the buccal mucosa, caused by infection with Epstein-Barr virus and associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection; it is a predictor of the subsequent development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

OBS

The lesion appears raised, with a corrugated or hairy surface due to keratin projections.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Lèvres et langue
CONT

La leucoplasie chevelue de la langue est une affection caractéristique chez les personnes infectées par le VIH. Elle annonce souvent le passage prochain au stade du sida.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Labios y lengua
DEF

Infección oportunista posiblemente causada por el virus de Epstein Barr. Se manifiesta con lesiones papilares blanquecinas de tipo rugoso en los bordes de la lengua, a veces como un parche grueso y blanco.

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