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What is the definition of Oral Submucous Fibrosis?
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive disease that alters the fibroelasticity of the oral submucosa, prevalent in India and Southeast Asia but rare elsewhere, and characterized by burning and pain in the oral cavity, loss of gustatory sensation, the presence of blanched fibrous bands and stiffening of the oral mucosa and oro-pharynx (leading to trismus and a progressive reduction in mouth opening) and an increased risk of developing oral squamous cell cancer (3-19%). It is usually associated with the chewing of the areca nut (an ingredient in betel quid) but the exact etiology is unknown and there is currently no effective treatment.
What are the alternative names for Oral Submucous Fibrosis?
  • Oral submucous fibrosis
  • OSMF
Who are the top Oral Submucous Fibrosis Local Doctors?
Elite in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Elite in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Kuala Lumpur, MY 

Wanninayake Tilakaratne practices practicing medicine in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tilakaratne is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Oral Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Leukoplakia.

Elite in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Elite in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Denmark Hill Campus, Caldecot Road, 
London, ENG, GB 

Saman Warnakulasuriya practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Warnakulasuriya is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leukoplakia, Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Erythroplakia, Lichen Planus, and Thymectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
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Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College And Hospital

Pimpri, MH, IN 

Sachin Sarode practices practicing medicine in Pimpri, India. Mr. Sarode is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Oral Cancer, and Lichen Planus.

What are the latest Oral Submucous Fibrosis Clinical Trials?
Evaluation of Two Non-Invasive Methods, High-Resolution Microendoscopy and Liquid-Based Cytology, for Detection of Oral Precancer

Summary: Cancers of the oral cavity (lip, oral tongue, gingivae, floor of mouth, hard palate, and other mouth tissues including buccal mucosa) are amongst the most common worldwide, with an estimated annual burden of over 300,000 incident cases. Most oral cancers (\>75%) are attributable to cigarette smoking, alcohol drinking, and chewing of areca nut/betel quid with or without tobacco, and very few are re...

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Saliva as Early Detection Tool for Oral Cancer

Summary: Oral cancer is the top cancer in Pakistan, accounting for 27%, and it has a high mortality rate due to late-stage diagnosis. It primarily affects the lips, tongue, cheeks, and floor of the mouth. Major risk factor for oral cancer development is pan supari chhaliya chewing. Patients often develop a pre-malignant condition, oral submucous fibrosis, resulting in limited mouth opening. Thus, patients ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center