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Incidental finding on exam of non-oncology surgical patient. Looks like a patch of mechanically induced #leukoplakia, white or gray patch on the inside of the cheek. Any thoughts? Referred to oral surgery for possible #biopsy but exam was otherwise benign (nodes etc).

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