Leukoplakia, Hairy (Oral Hairy Leukoplakia)

Epithelial hyperplasia of the oral mucosa associated with Epstein-Barr virus (herpesvirus 4, human) and found almost exclusively in persons with hiv infection. The lesion consists of a white patch that is often corrugated or hairy.


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