Humera Akhlaq, Pooja Balan, Mohammed Owais Ismail.
Association of Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Gutka Chewers.
Ann Jinnah Sindh Med Uni Jan ;2(1):28-33.

Oral sub mucous fibrosis is a chronic progressive premalignant disease common in young and low socioeconomic group of Asian countries as the etiological factor like areca nut, gutka etc. are part of their dietary habit. Oral sub mucous fibrosis is commonly associated with the areca nut chewing which is available in different forms like gutka, naswar, betel nut etc. WHO defined this premalignant condition as a“ slowly progressive disease in which fibrous bands form a blanched oral mucosa resulting in severe restriction of movement of the mouth associated with significant increased risk of cancer accords well with the characteristics of OSMF. The diagnosis of oral sub mucous fibrosis is made through history and clinical examination which includes oral ulceration, paleness of oral mucosa, burning sensation and presence of fibrous band. The management of OSF is done to improve the symptoms of patient and to give quality life to those patients. Key words: Premalignant disease, areca nut,gutka.

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