Erythroplakia
MONDO:0023089A clinical term that refers to the presence of a red flat and well defined lesion on the oral mucosa that is not caused by trauma, vascular, or inflammatory processes. It is a precancerous condition and is seen more commonly in middle aged or older males. It is associated with tobacco and alcohol consumption. Microscopic examination reveals severe epithelial dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, or invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
Also known as: erythroplakia
1434 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 8 tagged with Erythroplakia itself.
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Could a seed protein stop oral cancer? early study hints at promise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase study looked at whether a protein from the Maackia amurensis seed (MASL) can target a receptor called podoplanin found on oral cancer and precancerous cells. Researchers measured how much of this receptor was present in tissue samples from 18 adults with suspicio…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Rowan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study tests Camera-Only diagnosis for vocal cord problems
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 100 adults with irregular patches on their vocal cords. Researchers used a special camera called a laryngostroboscope to see how the vocal cords vibrate, then compared those results with standard tissue analysis. The goal was to see if the camera test alone c…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC