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Characteristics of 108 patients with leukoplakia
| Characteristics | Category | Cases (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 68 (63.2) |
| Female | 40 (36.8) | |
| Age | 65> | 51 (48.1) |
| 65< | 57 (53.8) | |
| Degree of epithelial dysplasia | Hyperplasia | 74 (69.8) |
| Mild | 20 (18.9) | |
| Moderate | 8 (7.5) | |
| Severe | 6 (5.7) | |
| Localization of the lesion | Gingiva | 45 (42.5) |
| Tongue | 44 (41.5) | |
| Palate | 10 (9.4) | |
| Buccal mucosa | 7 (6.6) | |
| Lip | 1 (0.9) | |
| Floor of mouth | 1 (0.9) |
