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the white spot on the right side of my tongue  is still there---- Iam very scared.I have nvr smoked nvr drank nvrhad tobacco. plz help
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malignant means cancerous
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Thank you very very much for your help.I have chked the net.The information about leukoplakia has also made me have a fit.It is said that leukoplakia can be a symbol of H I V but my point is I have nvr done anything to get that.It is also said that leukoplakia can be a sign of cancer.I nvr smoked drank or touched tobacco ever in my life.I feel I have to go to the doc soon.Tell me something -as you have said does having a malignant lession mean something dangerous to life?
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White lesion is generally referred to leukoplakia, which is a non-speific entity.There is a long list of differential diagnosis underneath leukoplakia, whick can vary from innocuous lesion,for example, frictional hyperkeratosis, to malignant lesion. Generally, a malignant lesion tends to present non-healing ulcerated surface, ill-defined border, indurated consistency, increase in size quickly. Seeing an oral pathologist or oral surgeon is advised.
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thank you very much for your help--- all these days I was 2 scared but now I feel I have to go.I dnt know who you are but one thing from your previous comment to me also it sems as if you know a lot abt these matters.just asking-- can it be something dangerous?
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Seeing an oral pathologist or oral surgeon is advised.
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