oral cavity red or red and white patch erythroplakia or erythroleukoplakia - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 06/2021
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Oral cavity red or red and white patch erythroplakia or erythroleukoplakia | Oral |
Consider urgent referral (for an appointment within 2 weeks) for assessment by a dentist Consider a suspected cancer pathway referral by the dentist (for an appointment within 2 weeks) for people when assessed by a dentist as having a red or red and white patch in the oral cavity consistent with erythroplakia or erythroleukoplakia |
Reference:
oral lesions - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)