Preferred Name

Erythroplakia

Synonyms
Definitions

A clinical term that refers to the presence of a red flat and well defined lesion on the oral mucosa that is not caused by trauma, vascular, or inflammatory processes. It is a precancerous condition and is seen more commonly in middle aged or older males. It is associated with tobacco and alcohol consumption. Microscopic examination reveals severe epithelial dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, or invasive squamous cell carcinoma.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C3025

ALT_DEFINITION

An abnormal patch of red tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and may become cancer. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol may increase the risk of erythroplakia.

code

C3025

definition

A clinical term that refers to the presence of a red flat and well defined lesion on the oral mucosa that is not caused by trauma, vascular, or inflammatory processes. It is a precancerous condition and is seen more commonly in middle aged or older males. It is associated with tobacco and alcohol consumption. Microscopic examination reveals severe epithelial dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, or invasive squamous cell carcinoma.

label

Erythroplakia

Legacy Concept Name

Erythroplakia

Preferred_Name

Erythroplakia

prefixIRI

NCIT:C3025

prefLabel

Erythroplakia

Semantic_Type

Disease or Syndrome

UMLS_CUI

C0014818

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C7425

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