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Erythroplakia and Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Erythroplakia and Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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  • Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Erythroplakia is a general term for red, flat, or eroded velvety lesions that develop in the mouth. In this image, an exophytic squamous cell carcinoma is surrounded by a margin of erythroplakia.

    Image provided by Jonathan A. Ship, DMD.

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