Oral Leukoplakia
generalA white patch or plaque on the oral mucosa that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease. The diagnosis of leukoplakia is one of exclusion; other conditions such as candidiasis, lichen planus, leukoedema, etc., must be ruled out before a diagnosis of leukoplakia can be made. Leukoplakia may be a premalignant condition.
14
Centers
9
Active Trials
$798M
Cancer Funding
Specific Cancer Types(2)
Top Centers for Oral Leukoplakia(14)
Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →
| # | Center | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masonic Cancer CenterMinneapolis, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 67.1 |
| 2 | BC CancerVancouver, BC Active Research Program | 67.1 |
| 3 | UC San Diego Moores Cancer CenterLa Jolla, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 62.7 |
| 4 | Yale Cancer Center Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, CT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 59.8 |
| 5 | Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 59.6 |
| 6 | Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 59.6 |
| 7 | UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer CenterSan Francisco, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 56.9 |
| 8 | Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI Active Research Program | 54.0 |
| 9 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive | 40.8 |
| 10 | NCI Comprehensive | 40.8 |
| 11 | University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL | 40.8 |
| 12 | Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA | 40.8 |
| 13 | UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive | — |
| 14 | USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive | — |
Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →