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Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Its Relation with Stromal Vascularity: A Systematic Review

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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic progressive, scarring disease affecting oral, oropharyngeal, and sometimes the esophageal mucosa. It is characterized by the progressive fibrosis of the submucosal tissue. The pathogenesis of OSMF has been directly related to the habit of chewing areca nut and its commercial preparation, which is widespread in Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Malignant transformation has been reported in 7%–12% cases of OSMF. Histopathological spectrum of OSMF includes the apparent alterations observed in the epithelium and connective tissue. Vascularity in OSMF has always been a matter of debate. The prevailing concept is that epithelial atrophy occurs due to lack of perfusion. The present systemic review was done to evaluate oral submucous fibrosis and its relation with stromal vascularity.

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  • Sayed Nishat Abdul, 2020. "Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Its Relation with Stromal Vascularity: A Systematic Review," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 2(2), March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:2:y:2020:i:2:id:40162
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2020.2.2.162
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