Leukoedema (also termed leucoedema) is a blue, grey or white appearance of mucosae, particularly the buccal mucosa (the inside of the cheeks), but may also occur on the mucosa of the larynx or vagina. It is a harmless and very common condition. Because it is so common, it has been argued that it may in fact represent a variation of the normal appe...
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A bluish-white opalescence of the buccal mucosa which becomes the normal mucosal colour on stretching the tissue; most commonly observed in blacks and may be considered a normal anatomic variation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(loo″ko-ә-de´mә) a nonpathologic filmy opalescence of the buccal mucosa, consisting of an increase in thickness of the epithelium, with intracellular edema of the malpighian layer.
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