4 - Introduction to white and red patches Flashcards
1
Q
What puts patents at risk of oral candidiasis?
4
A
- immunocompromised (medication or condition)
- dentures
- smoking
- inhaler use
2
Q
What local measures can be used to manage oral candidiasis?
4
A
- rinse after inhaler
- use spacer
- denture hygiene
- smoking cessation
3
Q
What drugs commonly cause oral lichenoid reactions?
5
A
- antihypertensives
- antimalarials
- NSAIDs
- allopurinol
- lithium
4
Q
What is hairy leukoplakia?
A
- non removable white patch
- common on lateral border of tongue
- acanthotic and parakeratinsied tissue with finger-like projections
5
Q
What viruses are associated with hairy leukoplakia?
A
- EBV
- HIV
6
Q
What granulomatosis with polyangiitis?
A
- previously Wegner’s granulomatosis
- systemic vasculitis associated with fever and weight loss
- presents with red patches in oral mucosa
7
Q
What is erythroleukoplakia?
A
- speckled red and white patches
- high risk for oral cancer
- urgent biopsy required
