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What Causes White Patch On Tongue?

My husband has a white patch on his tongue. He has had it a few months now and it is getting bigger. His dentist said he did not think it was anything to worry about it but said that he could do a biopsy if he wanted to. It is also painful. Should be go to the doctors and get it checked out. He doesn't smoke. Thanks
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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The presence of white patch in mouth known as leukoplakia which is a premalignant condition which mean they can turn to malignancy at time. I think your doctor is right in planning for his tongue biopsy. There is possibility that everything will be turn out normal after biopsy but the biopsy will tell you the exact nature of the lesion. You might be aware that early diagnosis saves life and easy to treat. There is not much pain associated with biopsy and it is just like opd procedure and dose not impair quality of life. It is quite safe and not associated with any major complication except hemorrhage.


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What Causes White Patch On Tongue?

Dear User, Thanks for using health care magic. The presence of white patch in mouth known as leukoplakia which is a premalignant condition which mean they can turn to malignancy at time. I think your doctor is right in planning for his tongue biopsy. There is possibility that everything will be turn out normal after biopsy but the biopsy will tell you the exact nature of the lesion. You might be aware that early diagnosis saves life and easy to treat. There is not much pain associated with biopsy and it is just like opd procedure and dose not impair quality of life. It is quite safe and not associated with any major complication except hemorrhage. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . Thanks