What is it about?
Eosinophil is a type of blood cell, implicated in various allergic reactions and infections. Eosinophils are also observed in conditions like precancer and cancer. The present paper discusses the role of tissue eosinophils in precancerous lesion of oral cavity (mouth).
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Why is it important?
The role of tissue eosinophils in the development of a tumor is not completely understood. The present study was an attempt to elucidate the potential role of tissue eosinophils in oral leukoplakia, a potentially malignant lesion. Our study has shown that tissue eosinophil count may be used as an adjunct to predict the malignant transformation of dysplastic cases of oral leukoplakia.
Perspectives
This original study has added a new dimension to our curiosity in understanding the malignant transformation of an oral potentially malignant disorder. Also, this reseach has opened many gateways to unfold the prevailing controversy on the role of tissue eosinophils in the development of oral cancer.
Dr Madhura M Gopalakrishna
DAPM R V Dental College & Hospital, Bengaluru, India
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This page is a summary of: Role of tissue eosinophils in oral Leukoplakia: A pilot study, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, January 2015, Medknow,
DOI: 10.4103/0973-029x.174647.
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