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When to See a Specialist About Oral hairy leukoplakia

By Dr. Grace Garcia, MD · · Gastroenterology

Our Gastroenterology team put together this overview of oral hairy leukoplakia for patients and families.

About this topic

Topic: oral hairy leukoplakia. A mouth disease characterized by a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance; caused by Epstein-Barr virus.

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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.