Leukoplakia

By Mayo Clinic staff
Original Article:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM00216
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Leukoplakia

Photo of leukoplakia

Leukoplakia appears as thick, white patches on your gums or on the insides of your cheeks. Although leukoplakia itself isn't dangerous, it sometimes shows precancerous changes that can lead to mouth cancer.
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