Benign lesion on the side of the tongue due to Epstein-Barr virus
Not to be confused with Hairy tongue.
Medical condition
Hairy leukoplakia
Other names
Oral hairy leukoplakia,[1]: 385 OHL, or HIV-associated hairy leukoplakia[2]
Specialty
Gastroenterology, dentistry
Hairy leukoplakia is a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance. It is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and occurs usually in persons who are immunocompromised, especially those with human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The white lesion, which cannot be scraped off, is benign and does not require any treatment, although its appearance may have diagnostic and prognostic implications for the underlying condition.
Depending upon what definition of leukoplakia is used, hairy leukoplakia is sometimes considered a subtype of leukoplakia, or a distinct diagnosis.[3]
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