10.1 - Oral cavity Flashcards
1
Q
cleft lip and palate is due to failure of ____________ to fold
A
facial prominences
2
Q
what are the three physical findings in behcet syndrome?
A
- aphthous ulcers
- genital ulcers
- uveitis
3
Q
what is the pathophysiology of behcet syndrome?
A
immune complex vasculitis involving small vessels
4
Q
what is the cause of hairy leukoplakia?
A
EBV-induced squamous cell hyperplasia
5
Q
is hairy leukoplakia pre-malignant?
A
no
6
Q
which is highly suggestive of squamous cell dysplasia of the oral cavity - hairy leukoplakia or erythroplakia?
A
eryhtroplakia (vascularized leukoplakia)
7
Q
what syndrome?
- aphthous ulcers
- genital ulcers
- uveitis
A
behcet syndrome
