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Mucoscopic features of oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review.

Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research · Surboyo MDC, Sarasati A, Chessa MA, Warnakulasuriya S, Puspasari K, Ayuningtyas NF, Ernawati DS · 2026-11-01

Mucoscopy revealed distinct vascular and surface patterns in healthy oral tissue, potentially malignant disorders, and oral cancer, with cancer showing polymorphous vessels and ulceration; standardized diagnostic criteria are needed to improve detection accuracy.

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