Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Category: Oncology / Oral Mucosal Disorders

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive, debilitating disease of the oral cavity, characterized by juxta-epithelial inflammatory reaction and progressive fibrosis of the submucosal tissues, primarily linked to areca nut chewing.

Global Prevalence

Highly prevalent in Southeast Asia, affecting 0.2-1.2% of the population, with millions affected globally (Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, 2016).

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