Abstract
A whitish hairy tumor was located in the middle section of the lateral aspect of the tongue next to a slightly elevated flat tumor. An area of leukoplakia 3-4mm in width surrounded these two protruding lesions. This rare oral lesion was examined morphologically with light and electron microscopy. No malignant cells were seen. Both protruding lesions consisted of keratinizing squa, mous cell layers which included many hairy units (basement membrane-squamous cell layers surrounding a loose connective tissue core). The leukoplakia area showed no hairy units. Candida-like structures were present on the leukoplakia surface. The relationships among candidal leukoplakia, malignant change and systemic disorders (AIDS etc.) are discussed.
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