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Hairy leukoplakia of the tongue

Hairy leukoplakia of the tongue

A white area of diseased tissue on the tongue that may be flat or slightly raised. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and is an important diagnostic sign of AIDS.
Mentioned in: AIDS
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