5. Oral Lesions and Anomalies Flashcards
What are the two categories of cysts of newborn
- Palatal
- Gingival
What are the palatal cysts? Gingival cysts?
Palatal
- Epstein Pearl
- Bohn’s Nodules
Gingival
-Dental laminal cyst
Cysts of newborn are (symptomatic/asymptomatic)
asymptomatic
Do cysts of newborn increase in size
no
What is the gender predilection of cysts of the newborn
there is none
What is the treatment for cysts of the newborn
none- shed spontaneously a few weeks after birth
Epstein pearls are located where
midpalatine raphe
Epstein Pearls are remnants of what
epithelium
Bohn Nodules are found where
Buccal and lingual aspects of the alveolar ridges and hard palate (away from midpalatine raphe)
Bohn Nodules are remnants of what
mucous glands
Dental lamina cysts are found where
maxillary and mandibular alveolar crests
Dental lmaina cysts originate from remnants of
dental lamina
Palatal cysts of the newborn occur in up to _% neonates? Gingival Cysts?
85%…. 50%
What is the gender predilection of a congenital epulis of a newborn
female 90%
What is another name for a congenital epulis of newborn
congenital granular cell tumor
Congenital granular cell tumor is located where
anterior alveolar ridge (maxilla>mandible)
When does the growth of the congenital epulis of the newborn stop
at birth
Congenital granular cell tumor is (malignant/begnin)
begnin
What is the treatment for the congenital granular cell tumor
- Excision
- Can spontaneously regress
- Will not recur even if incompletely removed
What is the effect on tooth development from the congenital epulis of newborn
none- normal tooth development
What conditions predispose to candidal infection
- Antibiotics
- Xerostomia
- Steroid use
- Pacifier/palatal coverage
Where does candida occur in the mouth
- Any mucosal site but most common on
- Buccal mucosa
- Palate
- Tongue
Symptoms of candida infection are
- White patch easily removed with erythematous patch
- Burning sensation
What is neonatal candidiasis
contracted during passage through vagina
-First 2 weeks of life
Treatment for candida
- Nystatin (pastilles and suspension)
- Clotrimazole (troches and suspension )
- Systemic fluconazole
What other diseases are associated with candida infection
- Angular chelitis
- Median rhomboid glossitis
Angular chelitis is located where
commisures of mouth
Aggregating factors of angular chelitis are
- Drooling
- Licking lips
- Lip incompetence
Angular chelitis is caused by
candida and staphylococci or contact allergy
Treatment for angular chelitis
- Lubricate lips
- Antifungal/steroid/antibiotic ointment
- May require systemic anti-fungal
Another name for median Rhomboid glossitis is
Central papillary atrophy of tongue
Describe the location of median rhomboid glossitis
- dorsum of tongue (posterior) at midline
- Anterior to circumvallate papillae
Clinical presentation of median rhomboid glossitis
- Oval, rhomboid or diamond red patch
- May have a palatal erythema “kissing lesion”
What explains the clinical presentation of central papillary atrophy of the tongue
no filiform papillae
Central papillary atrophy of the tongue is more common in (kids/adults)
adults- but is seen in HIV positive kids with high prevalence
Symptoms of median rhomboid glossitis
usually asymptomatic