Barb, thanks from a former Philadelphian. The slides were indeed read by a lab that does only oral pathology, so I am comfortable with its conclusion. I expect the ENT's attitude may well be along the lines you suggest.

Largely for my peace of mind, muy husband is investigating seeing an ENT or oral surgeon at Hopkins. In the meantime, the surgery has been scheduled for the end of this month.

Leslie

April 2006: Husband dx by dentist with leukoplakia on tongue. Oral surgeon's biopsy 4/28/06: Moderate dysplasia; pathology report warned of possible "skip effect." ENT's excisional biopsy (got it all) 5/31/06: SCC in situ/small bit superficially invasive. Early detection saves lives.