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Oral hairy leukoplakia
Oral hairy leukoplakia showing typical white corrugations

Oral hairy leukoplakia

Oral hairy leukoplakia showing typical white corrugations  


Keywords: 30 years, HIV infection, Human immunodeficiency virus, Lateral tongue, Male, Oral hairy leukoplakia, Skin of colour, Tongue, White plaques, White streaks



What is oral hairy leukoplakia?

Oral hairy leukoplakia is an Epstein-Barr virus infection of the tongue with a characteristic ‘corrugated or shaggy appearance’ seen most commonly in immunocompromised patients.

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