Eritroplasia
Tambien conocido como: Eritroplasia de Queyrat
Mancha roja aterciopelada en la mucosa. Potencial de malignizacion mayor que la leucoplasia.
What to look for
Side-by-side comparison
Normal mouth
Pink, healthy mucosa
Erythroplasia
Bright red velvety patch
La eritroplasia es una mancha o placa roja en la mucosa oral o genital. Tiene potencial de malignizacion mayor que la leucoplasia, con hasta el 50% de los casos presentando displasia grave o carcinoma in situ en la biopsia. Toda eritroplasia debe ser biopsiada.
The ABCDE Rule — Visual Guide
The screening method dermatologists recommend for self-examination.
Asymmetry
One half does not match the other half
Normal
Both halves match
Warning
Halves don't match
Border
Edges are irregular, ragged, or blurred
Normal
Smooth, well-defined edge
Warning
Ragged, blurred edges
Color
Multiple colors or uneven color distribution
Normal
One uniform color
Warning
5+ colors mixed
Diameter
Larger than 6mm — about the size of a pencil eraser
Normal
Under 6mm
Warning
Over 6mm (pencil eraser)
Evolution
Any change in size, shape, color, or symptoms over time
Normal
No change over 12 months
Warning
Grew, darkened, irregular
Most important: Evolution (E) is considered the single most critical criterion. Any mole that is changing — in size, shape, color, or producing new symptoms like itching or bleeding — should be evaluated by a dermatologist regardless of other features. This guide is for screening only.
Que observar
Mancha roja aterciopelada en la mucosa
Superficie lisa y brillante
Generalmente indolora
Factores de riesgo
Tabaquismo
Consumo de alcohol
Mala higiene oral
Preguntas frecuentes
La eritroplasia es mas peligrosa que la leucoplasia?
Si. La eritroplasia tiene tasa de malignizacion mucho mayor. La biopsia es obligatoria.
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