A condition that presents as painless,raised white patches on the oral mucosa that predisposes to squamous cell carcinoma is:

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Leukoplakia presents as painless, raised white patches on the oral mucosa and is considered a precancerous lesion that may lead to squamous cell carcinoma. Candida may present as white patches, but they are usually soft and can be wiped off, and it is not considered a precancerous lesion. Lichen planus may have white patches, but they are typically accompanied by other symptoms such as itching or burning, and it is not considered a precancerous lesion. Coxsackie virus causes hand, foot, and mouth disease, not oral lesions that predispose to squamous cell carcinoma.

A Condition That Presents as Painless,raised White Patches on the Oral