Oral florid papillomatosis
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Oral florid papillomatosis is a condition characterized by a white mass resembling a cauliflower
covering the tongue
and extending onto other portions of the mucous membranes. This is a type of verrucous carcinoma
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Cauliflower
Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed...
covering the tongue
Tongue
The tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floors of the mouths of most vertebrates which manipulates food for mastication. It is the primary organ of taste , as much of the upper surface of the tongue is covered in papillae and taste buds. It is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly...
and extending onto other portions of the mucous membranes. This is a type of verrucous carcinoma
Verrucous carcinoma
Verrucous carcinoma is an uncommon variant of squamous cell carcinoma. This form of cancer is often seen in those who chew tobacco or use snuff orally, so much so that it is sometimes referred to as "Snuff dipper's cancer."Most patients with verrucous carcinoma have a good prognosis...
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See also
- Mucous membraneMucous membraneThe mucous membranes are linings of mostly endodermal origin, covered in epithelium, which are involved in absorption and secretion. They line cavities that are exposed to the external environment and internal organs...
- ErythroplakiaErythroplakiaErythroplakia is a flat red patch or lesion in the mouth that cannot be attributed to any other pathology.A similar term is "erythroplasia", which has a papular appearance.- Diagnosis and associated conditions :...
- Proliferative verrucous leukoplakiaProliferative verrucous leukoplakiaProliferative verrucous leukoplakia is a slowly progressive condition characterized by thickened and enlarged sites of oral mucous membrane.- See also :* Acquired dyskeratotic leukoplakia* Oral florid papillomatosis* Mucous membrane...
- List of cutaneous conditions