Hello All,
I have been diagnosed with oral leukoplakia with mild dysplasia on the lateral tongue.
Im seeing an ENT at vanderbilt ingram cancer center. My doctor thinks surgical excision is not necessary as I don't have any risk factors and dysplasia is mild .
Im 35 years old and the lesions have spread in the course of the one year they have been discovered.
My concern is this is PVL as the lesions have spread in the past year.
Are there any tests to confirm that ? Is there a test for HPV as I am reading there is an association between PVL and HPV.
Also is there a higher chance of recurrence with Laser surgery as compared to traditional surgical removal ?
Thank you for your help.