Oral Lesions Induced by Chronic Khat Use Consist Essentially of Thickened Hyperkeratinized Epithelium

• Главные авторы: Ochiba Mohammed Lukandu (Автор), Lionel Sang Koech (Автор), Paul Ngugi Kiarie (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Objectives. The habit of khat chewing is prevalent in many Middle Eastern and African cultures and has been associated with various adverse conditions in humans. This study aimed to describe histological changes induced by chronic khat chewing on the buccal mucosa. Methods. Biopsies of the buccal mu...