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Leukoplakia, Hairy

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Definition: Epithelial hyperplasia of the oral mucosa associated with Epstein-Barr virus (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN) and found almost exclusively in persons with HIV infection. The lesion consists of a white patch that is often corrugated or hairy.  a form of oral leukoplakia seen in HIV infect; do not confuse with TONGUE, HAIRY    Other names Oral Hairy Leukoplakia; Oral Hairy Leukoplakias; Leukoplakias, Oral Hairy; Leukoplakias, Hairy; Leukoplakia, Oral Hairy; Hairy Leukoplakias, Oral; Hairy Leukoplakias; Hairy Leukoplakia, Oral; Hairy Leukoplakia; Leukoplakia, Hairy, Oral

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