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Leukoplakia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Leukoplakia is diagnosed mainly by its appearance. The healthcare provider will often rub or scrape the area to see if it comes off. If the lesion comes off with simple rubbing or scraping, it is not leukoplakia.
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Author: Adam Brochert, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/27/01