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Is It Necessary To Remove Lesion When Suffering From Erythroplakia?

Erythroplakia, I am trying to decide after two years of trying steroid treatment if I need to have the lesion removed. The surgeon made it sound like it was pretty common. I am confused as to if it is really necessary to have it removed or just to live with it.

Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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Read your query.

Erythroplakia lesions are of more concern since they are considered precancerous.
In your case the surgeon is probably doing the best way for you,as removal of the lesion will be the first step in it.
Taking the whole growth is more advantageous, because if it turns out to be malignant, the doctor has already taken the first step in treatment by removing it.

A pathological study of the specimen with determine whether it is precancerous or cancerous,such that it can be monitored better.
Relax and go ahead with the procedure ,though you can always take a second opinion from good surgeons.

Hope this was helpful.
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Is It Necessary To Remove Lesion When Suffering From Erythroplakia?

Thanks for using Health Care magic. Read your query. Erythroplakia lesions are of more concern since they are considered precancerous. In your case the surgeon is probably doing the best way for you,as removal of the lesion will be the first step in it. Taking the whole growth is more advantageous, because if it turns out to be malignant, the doctor has already taken the first step in treatment by removing it. A pathological study of the specimen with determine whether it is precancerous or cancerous,such that it can be monitored better. Relax and go ahead with the procedure ,though you can always take a second opinion from good surgeons. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.