Evaluation of premalignant and malignant lesions by fluorescent light (VELscope)

• Published in: Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 248 - 254
• Main Authors: Sawan, Dania, Mashlah, Ammar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd 01.05.2015; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
• Subjects: Original; fluorescent light; VELscope; malignancy; Biopsy; premalignancy; specificity; sensitivity

The purpose of this study was the early detection of premalignant and malignant oral soft lesions by fluorescent light (VELscope). A total of 748 patients were evaluated through clinical and fluorescent light analysis of the entire oral cavity. Any lesion that was detected underwent a surgical excis...