2.1.9 Oral Hairy Leukoplakia

Review:

2022

W. Burgdorf, Munich; F. Bakr, Lwin, J. McGrath, London

Overview:

Definition
Signs & Symptoms
Differential diagnosis

Definition

Epstein-Barr virus associated hyperkeratotic changes on the tongue in HIV infection.

Signs & Symptoms

White, hyperkeratotic, often thread-like deposits on the sides and under surface of the tongue which cannot be wiped away (in contrast to oral candidiasis).

Differential diagnosis

Leukoplakia, lichen planus, candidiasis.

Differential Diagnosis

Candidiasis
Leukoplakia
Lichen planus

Cases

28-year-old HIV-positive patient is referred because of suspected candidal esophagitis

Podcasts

Oral Hair leukoplakia

Further Images / DOIA

Oral Hairy Leukoplakia

Review Articles

S.A. Alramadhan, I. Bhattacharyya, D.M. Cohen, M.N. Islam: Oral Hairy Leukoplakia in Immunocompetent Patients Revisited with Literature Review (2021)

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