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Leukoedema (also termed leucoedema) is a blue grey or white appearance of mucosae particularly the buccal mucosa (the inside of the cheeks) but may also occur on the mucosa of the larynx or vagina. It is a harmless and very common condition. Because it is so common it has been argued that it may in fact represent a variation of the normal appearance rather than a disease but empirical evidence suggests that leukoedema is an acquired condition caused by local irritation.