2.1.9 Oral Hairy Leukoplakia

Grading & Level of Importance: C

Review:

2022

W. Burgdorf, Munich; F. Bakr, Lwin, J. McGrath, London

Overview:

Definition
Signs & Symptoms
Differential Diagnosis

Definition

Epstein-Barr virus associated hyperkeratotic changes on the tongue in HIV infection.

Signs & Symptoms

White, hyperkeratotic, often thread-like deposits on the sides and under surface of the tongue which cannot be wiped away (in contrast to oral candidiasis).

Differential Diagnosis

Leukoplakia, lichen planus, candidiasis.

Signs & Symptoms

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Differential Diagnosis

Lichen planus
Candidiasis
Leukoplakia

Cases

28-year-old HIV-positive patient is referred because of suspected candidal esophagitis

Podcasts

Oral Hair leukoplakia

Further images / DOIA

Oral Hairy Leukoplakia

Review Articles

S.A. Alramadhan, I. Bhattacharyya, D.M. Cohen, M.N. Islam: Oral Hairy Leukoplakia in Immunocompetent Patients Revisited with Literature Review (2021)

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