A Comprehensive Review of Etiopathogenesis of Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Abstract

ABSTRACT Accepted as an Indian disease, oral submucous fibrosis, is considered not only a chronic debilitating disease but a poten tially malignant condition of oral cavity, strongly associated with the habit of betel nut chewing, that has been sporadically detected in many other western countries and various conti nents, posing a reason for concern in order to create awareness for such debilitating disease. This article provides an overview of the recent concepts and exact role of areca nut alkaloids and other etiological factors in the pathogenesis of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF). How to cite this article Kalra SK, Lathi AA, Lathi SA. A Com prehensive Review of Etiopathogenesis of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. Int J Head Neck Surg 2015;6(2):76-79.