Web-based information on oral dysplasia and precancer of the mouth – Quality and readability

Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is a histopathological finding associated with an increased risk of malignant transformation of the oral epithelium [1,2]. The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes dysplasia as an altered epithelium that shows various architectural and cellular changes on the surface epithelial layer as a result of accumulated genetic changes [3]. It is estimated that OED affects 0.25% to 0.5% of populations [4]. Clinically, it can present as white, red, or mixed lesion, categorised under the umbrella of oral potential malignant disorders (OPMD), which precede oral cancers in up to 70% of cases [5].
Source: Oral Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research