Table 2.
The distribution of the clinical and histopathological features between Homogenous and Non- Homogenous Oral Leukoplakia.
| Homogenous Oral Leukoplakia (N = 30) | Non- Homogenous Oral Leukoplakia (N = 31) | |
|---|---|---|
| Other oral lesions | ||
| Tobacco pouch keratosis | 4 | 1 |
| Smokers palate | 8 | 8 |
| Oral Submucous Fibrosis | 3 | 7 |
| Oral Burning sensation | 5 (Candida + ve = 2) | 16 (Candida + ve = 14) |
| Side | ||
| Unilateral | 1 | 9 |
| Bilateral | 29 | 22 |
| Extent | ||
| Localized | 14 | 13 |
| Diffuse | 16 | 18 |
| Site | ||
| Buccal Mucosa | 30 | 25 |
| Labial Mucosa | 4 | 3 |
| Commissures | 18 | 20 |
| Tongue | 2 | 9 |
| Palate | 13 | 13 |
| Gingiva | 2 | 2 |
| Histopathology | ||
| PAS stain for candida hyphae | 0 | 1 |
| Mild dysplasia | 0 | 8 (Candida + ve = 4) |
| Severe dysplasia | 0 | 1 (Candida + ve) |
| Staging (OLEP) | ||
| Stage I | 1 | 2 |
| Stage II | 8 | 4 |
| Stage III | 21 | 19 |
| Stage IV | 0 | 6 |