10.1 Oral Cavity Flashcards
1
Q
Cleft Lip and Palate
A
Due to failure of facial prominences to fuse
2
Q
Aphtous Ulcer
A
Painful ulceration of oral mucosa that can arise from stress and recur
3
Q
Behcet Syndrome
A
Recurrent aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers and uveitis due to immune complex vasculitis in small vessels
4
Q
Oral Herpes
A
Vesicles in the oral mucosa that rupture and cause shallow painful red ulcers and often caused by HSV-1 - “cold sore”
5
Q
Where does HSV-1 remain dormant?
A
Ganglion of the trigeminal nerve
6
Q
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A
Neoplasm of squamous cells lining the oral mucosa
7
Q
What is the most common location of SCC?
A
Floor of the mouth
8
Q
What are the major risk factors of SCC?
A
Tobacco and alcohol
9
Q
What are the precursor lesions to SCC?
A
Leukoplakia and erythroplakia (more suggestive of SCC)
