Chapter 3: Oral Pathology and Associated Syndromes Flashcards
where are epstein pearls located?
the palatal midline
where are Bohn nodules found?
on the junction of hard and soft palate, remnant of minor salivary glands
where are dental lamina cysts found?
occurs on alveolar mucosa, remnants of dental lamina
How common are palatal cysts of the newborn?
55-85%
Gingival (alveolar) cyst of the newborn occurs in what % of newborns
50%
Sucking pads and calluses
anatomical variant from sucking trauma
site labial-vermillion border
swollen, translucent to opaque white to pigmented scaly patches, may peel and recur, non-render
mimics chapped lips, breastfeeding keratosis
Concurrent conditions with sucking pads and calluses
Leukoedema, labial vesicles, bullae, erythema of nasiolabial folds and lips
Treatment of sucking pads and calluses
resolves, feeding position, lip emollient, such as lanolin
What organism causes pseudomembranous candidiasis
Candida albicans
Contributing factors toward pseudomembranous candidiasis
Maternal vaginal or breast infection, prematurity, immunosuppression, antibiotics
Appearance of pseudomembranous candidiasis
white nonadherent papules and plaques with a curdled milk appearance
Treatment of pseudomembranous candidiasis
nystatin, fluconazole
What conditions mimic pseudomembranous candidiasis
Coated tongue, materia alba, oral cyst of the newborn, mucosal sloughing, breastfeeding keratosis
what can cause riga-fede disease
chronic trauma from the primary incisors
what does Riga-Fede disease appear as?
represents a traumatic granuloma, ulcerated lesion or mass on the anterior ventral tongue
Treatment of Riga-Fede disease
Identify the cause, modify feeding position and bottle used, smooth incisal edges, apply Chlorhexidine rinse to ulcer for secondary infection, evaluation of ankyloglossia
What does Riga-Fede disease mimic
neuropathologic chewing, factitial injury, trauma from child abuse
Tongue trauma in infants may occur from
neuropathologic chewing, seizure disorder, incorrect usage of pacifier, bottle, teething rings
Conditions with neuropathologic ulcers
familial dysautonomia
- Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
- Gaucher disease
- Cerebral palsy
- Tourette syndrome
- Rhett syndrome
- Autism
- Cornelia de Lange syndrome
- Traumatic brain injury
Types of vascular tumors
Infantile hemangioma, congenital hemangioma, pyogenic granuloma (lobular capillary hemangioma)
Types of vascular malformations
capillary malformation, venous malformation, lymphatic malformation, arteriovenous malformation, combined malformation
when do vascular malformations appear
at birth, and is persistent, occurs in 0.3% of infants
do vascular malformations grow
tends to grow with the child
where do vascular malformations appear
occurs in the head and neck region, including facial skin
what are vascular malformations associated with
skeletal changes, may be intrabony
what do vascular malformations look like
red, purple, blue macule, nodule or diffuse swelling
what is the difference between low-flow and high-flow vascular malformations
low-flow is a venous malformation
high-flow: arteriovenous malformation with bleeding, pain warmth, palpable thrill or bruit
Name the syndrome associated with vascular lesion of face and brain, port-wine nevus, risk for seizure disorder
Sturge-Weber syndrome
Treatment of vascular malformations
surgery, embolization, laser treatment for port wine nevus
what do vascular malformations mimic
hemangioma, varix, eruption cyst/hematoma, blue nevus, ecchymosis
types of hemangioma
infantile and congenital
how common are hemangiomas
neoplasm of vascular origin affecting 5% of infants
what percent occur of hemangiomas occur in the head and neck region
60%
what major salivary gland might hemangiomas be associated with?
parotid
common oral sites for hemangiomas
lip and tongue
appearance of hemangiomas
normal or reddish-blue skin coloration with swelling
rubbery to palpation and may not blanch
treatment of hemangiomas
observe, propranolol, steroids
hemangiomas may mimic
vascular malformation, pyogenic granuloma, hematoma, mucocele
lympathic malformation represent what type of growth
hamartomatous growth of lymphatic vessels
what percent of lympathic malformations occur in the head and neck
50-75%
what age do most lympathic malformations appear
90% develop by the age of 2
appearance of lympathic malformations
superficial lesions are pink, red, or purple with pebbly vesicular surfaces
appearance of cystic hygroma
diffuse swelling of cervical region of neck, parotid gland, tongue
lympathic malformation may cause
compromised airway, and rarely regress
treatment of lympathic malformation
surgery, sclerotherapy, drugs
lympathic malformations may mimic
venous malformation, squamous papilloma, mucocele
when does neonatal alveolar lymphangioma appear
present at birth
what demographic is usually affected by neonatal alveolar lymphangiomas
African American Males
appearance of neonatal alveolar lymphangioma seen intraorally
alveolar ridge, mandible>maxilla
translucent pink to blue, fluctuant swelling
treatment for neonatal alveolar lymphangioma
none, resolves spontaneously
neonatal alveolar lymphangioma may mimic
gingival cyst of the newborn, eruption cyst
what is congenital epulis
soft tissue tumor of unknown origin
firm, pink to red mass arising from alveolar mucosa at birth
congenital epulis is seen more in which gender
occurs in females 90%
which arch is congenital epulis most commonly found
maxilla>mandible
most common site intraorally for congenital epulis
maxillary lateral and canine region
what does congenital epulis mimic
eruption cyst, gingival hamartoma, pyogenic granuloma, fibrous epulis
what is congenital hamartoma
overgrowth of normal tissue that belongs at that site
what is congenital choristoma
overgrowth of normal tissue that does not belong to that site
most common location of congenital hamartoma/choristoma
tongue and alveolar mucosa
what do congenital hamartoma/choristomas appear as
firm, pink nodules, single or multiple; non-tender
soft-tissue tumor-like enlargement
treatment of congenital hamartoma/choristoma
excisional biopsy, exclude syndromes such as orofacial digital syndrome
congenital hamartoma/choristomas may mimic
irritation fibromas, congenital epulis, lipoma, peripheral ossifying fibroma
melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy originates from what structure
neural crest origin
at what age does a melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy usually occur
usually occurs in the first year of life
where is a melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy usually found?
anterior maxilla is the most common site
appearance of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy
rapidly expanding mass of alveolus, displacement of teeth
frequently pigmented blue or black
lab signs of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy
elevated urinary levels of vanillylmandelic acid
radiographic signs of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy
poorly circumscribed radiolucency with floating teeth, may have sun ray pattern
treatment of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy
prognosis, excision with margins, 20% recur
melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy may mimic
congenital epulis, intrabony vascular malformation, malignancy
hemifacial hyperplasia signs and symptoms
unilateral oral and facial enlargement, usually evident at birth
involves soft tissues, bone, tongue, palate teeth
teeth may exfoliate and erupt prematurely
hemifacial hyperplasia is often seen on which side of the face
right side> left side
hemifacial hyperplasia may be associated with other findings like
increased incidence of abdominal tumors (Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma, cortical carcinoma)
Intellectual disability in 20%
treatment for hemifacial hyperplasia
evaluate for syndrome, cosmetic surgery, orthodontics
syndromes associated with hemifacial hyperplasia
neurofibromatosis, Beck-with-Wiedemann, McCune-Albright, others
hemifacial hyperplasia may mimic
segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia
Which brachial arches are associated with hemifacial microsomia
anomalies of the first and second brachial arches
inheritance pattern of hemifacial microsomia
unilateral microtia, microstomia and failure of formation of mandibular ramus and condyle
other systems affected by hemifacial microsomia
frequent eye and skeletal involvement
50% have cardiac pathology (VSD, PDA)
cause of hemifacial microsomia
unknown etiology
treatment of hemifacial microsomia
orthognathic surgery, distraction osteogenesis
syndrome of hemifacial microsomia
goldenhar syndrome
hemifacial microsomia may mimic
localized scleroderma, unilateral TMJ ankylosis, fracture
white wipable lesions
coated tongue pseudomembranous candidiasis morsicatio (cheek or lip chewing) chemical burn toothpaste or mouthwash reaction
white non-wipable, bilateral lesions
bilateral/symmetrical: linea alba, leukoedema, reticular lichen planus, white sponge nevus
white non-wipable, unilateral lesions
smokeless tobacco keratosis, pachyonychia congenita, dyskeratosis congenita, hereditary benign intraepithelial dyskeratosis
What causes pseudomembranous candidiasis
caused by candida species, especially Candida albicans, which usually does not cause infection unless host is immunocompromised
how may a newborn acquire pseudomembranous candidiasis
a newborn’s mother may have untreated vulvovaginitis
what increases susceptibility of pseudomembranous candidiasis
long term antibiotics, corticosteroids, drugs that cause xerostomia, oral appliances
intraoral presentation of pseudomembranous candidiasis
multifocal white papules and plaques that wipe off and red patches that may burn
It is white and wipes off
treatment of pseudomembranous candidiasis
tx: nystatin, clotrimazole, fluconazole, itraconazole
what is coated tongue made up of and where is it located?
collection of bacterial and sloughed epithelial cells on the dorsal tongue
contributes to halitosis
may be diffuse or localized to the posterior tongue
contributing factors of coated tongue
xerostomia, mouth-breathing, sinusitis, poor OH, febrile conditions, dehydration
treatment of coated tongue
improve hydration, gently debride dorsal tongue, improve OH
what is leukoedema? where is it located?
variation of normal oral mucosa
bilateral diffuse, filmy white, adherent, wrinkled mucosa,
most obvious on the buccal mucosa
stretching of the mucosa causes it to be less prominent
increase thickness of mucosa, intracellular edema of spinous layer
who does leukoedema often effect?
most commonly observed in blacks, occurring in 50% of children
treatment for leukoedema
none indicated
what causes frictional keratosis (morsicatio) lesions?
caused by low-grade chronic irritation that is usually obvious, especially chronic nibbling of the mucosa
where is frictional keratosis (morsicatio) lesions usually seen?
gingiva, buccal mucosa, and lateral tongue
what does frictional keratosis (morsicatio) lesions look like?
white, smooth to shaggy non-tender, adherent patches
may observe a prominent linea alba on buccal mucosa
treatment for frictional keratosis (morsicatio) lesions
none, habit modification
where are mucosal burns (thermal) observed and what are their typical causes?
thermal burn is common due to pizza, soup, and hot beverages
usually seen on the palate and tongue
where are mucosal burns (chemical) observed and what are their typical causes?
chemical burn is caused by a number of different agents, including: aspirin, formocresol, ferric sulfate, phosphoric acid, phenol
usually seen on gingiva, buccal, labial mucosa, perioral skin
what do mucosal burns look like?
irregular, white necrotic patch that wipes off or red erosion, tender
treatment of mucosa burns
palliative treatment only
what causes mucosal sloughing (toothpaste/mouthwash reaction)
etching of superficial oral mucosa from contact allergy or irritation
temporal relationship with irritant
toothpaste and mouthwash are common causes but other products can cause problems
site of (toothpaste/mouthwash reaction)
usually the buccal and labial mucosa and floor of the mouth
treatment of (toothpaste/mouthwash reaction)
discontinue causative agents, palliative treatment if needed, most resolve in several days
signs and symptoms of (toothpaste/mouthwash reaction)
burning sensation, peeling of filmy white material, may be associated with erythema, ulcers and vesicles.
other names for benign migratory glossitis
geographic tongue, erythema migrans
cause of benign migratory glossitis
unknown, association with atopy
what does benign migratory glossitis look like and where does it appear?
dorsal tongue,
multiple oval to circular, red to pink patches of desquamated filiform papillae, may be surrounded by white border, does not wipe off, pattern moves around
may be tender, especially with acidic or spicy foods
may be seen with transient lingual papillitis
treatment for benign migratory glossitis
palliative treatment as needed, persistent condition
what are fordyce granules and where/when do they appear?
ectopic sebaceous glands in oral mucosa
becomes more prominent during puberty, common sites are buccal mucosa and lips
flat to slightly elevated, submucosal yellow-white papules or plaques
treatment for fordyce granules
none
causes of smokeless tobacco keratosis
chewing tobacco, snuff, snus
location/appearance of smokeless tobacco keratosis
occurs in vestibular mucosa
white, wrinkled, adherent plaque, gingival recession, stained, sensitive teeth, root caries, halitosis
treatment of smokeless tobacco keratosis
discontinue the habit, biopsy persistent lesions
chances of malignancy with smokeless tobacco keratosis
rare malignant transformation
white hairy tongue appearance/location
accumulation of keratin filiform papillae
occurs on dorsal tongue
multiple cream-colored to brown, slender surface projections; may not have a thick-matted appearance
cause of white hairy tongue
cause is unknown,
xerostomia, poor OH, tobacco smoking in adolescence
treatment of white hairy tongue
improve hydration, brush tongue, discontinue cigarette smoking
what is lichen planus
chronic mucocutaneous disease, rare in children
cause of lichen planus
t-cell mediated autoimmune disease, some cases represent a contact allergy (lichenoid reaction)
intraoral appearance of lichen planus
white lacy lines with red background, bilateral and symmetrical, burns, WAXES and WANES
sites, and oral sites of lichen planus
oral sites include buccal mucosa, gingiva and tongue
affects both skin, especially extremities, and oral mucosa
may have a secondary candidal infection
treatment of lichen planus
incisional biopsy, topical steroids, and antifungal agents
What disease is Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis associated with
a chronic mucocutaneous disease that are sometimes associated with endocrine disease and autoimmune disorders
location of Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis
site: anterior buccal mucosa and tongue, may have nail involvement
appearance of Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis
white, wrinkled adherent plaques that are adherent, may be tender
treatment of chronic hyperplastic candidiasis
incisional biopsy, antifungal agents
contributing factors/cause of hairy leukoplakia
cause by latent infection of Epstein Barr Virus
contributing factors: immunosuppression, especially HIV
site and appearance of hairy leukoplakia
site: ventrolateral tongue
white, shaggy plaques that are adherent, may be tender
superimposed candidal infection
treatment of hairy leukoplakia
incisional biopsy if cause is not evident, antiviral and antifungal agents if problematic
what is white sponge nevus and what does it look like?
autosomal dominant mucocutaneous disease
Diffuse, white, thickened, adherent and wrinkled oral mucosa, becomes more prominent in adolescence
may be present at birth, may involve other mucosal sites
treatment of white sponge nevus
none, persistent condition
what is hereditary benign intraepitherlial dyskeratosis (HBID)
autosomal dominant mucocutaneous disease
appears similar to white sponge nevus but affects eyes, may cause visual impairment
who does hereditary benign intraepitherlial dyskeratosis (HBID) effect?
affects individuals of mixed white, American Indian, and black ancestry living in North Carolina.
What are Koplik spots, and where do they appear?
Oral manifestation of measles (rubeola), observed in the initial stage of viral infection.
site: buccal mucosa and soft palate
Multiple, tiny white macules that wipe off (grains of sand appearance)
treatment of Koplik spots
referral to the pediatrician
types of red lesions
vascular-diascopy positive (blanch with pressure)
vascular-diascopy negative (does not blanch with pressure)
non-vascular
acute gingivitis cause
plaque induced inflammatory lesion
description of acute gingivitis
lesions may blanch with pressure to due vascular dilation
non-tender, red, swollen lesions that may bleed with toothbrushing
treatment of acute gingivitis
improve OH, reversible lesion
description of submucosal hemorrhage
entrapment or pooling of blood in tissue
lesions do not blanch with pressure
petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis, hematooma
pinpoint to macular to diffuse red, purple or blue lesions, usually non-tender
most common cause for submucosal hemorrhage
trauma
some may be associated with child abuse
non-traumatic causes of submucosal hemorrhage (rare)
blood dyscrasia, viral infection (infectious mononucleosis, measles), anticoagulants
treatment of submucosal hemorrhage
resolves in 1-2 weeks, if recurrent, identify cause
description of traumatic erythema
irritation resulting in erosion of mucosa, lesions do not blanch with pressure
red macule with irregular margins, usually tender
can occur on any mucosal site
may suspect child abuse
tx of traumatic erythema
palliative treatment, if tender, resolves in less than 1 week
other causes of erythema
vascular malformations and thermal burns (more commonly leukoplakic)
description of glossitis
redness due to thinning of the oral mucosa
generalized erythema and depilation of dorsal tongue, may appear normal
burning sensation
causes of glossitis
anemia, candidiasis, vitamin B deficiency, factitial injury, xerostomia, allergies, diabetes, hypothyroidism
treatment of glossitis
treat underlying cause
what is hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
an autosomal dominant disorder
multiple dilated capillaries (telangiectasia) of skin and mucous membranes
lesions blnach with pressure
ateriovenous fistulas of the lung, liver, brain, increased risk for abscesses
prophylactic antibiotics may be indicated with AV fistulas
prominent signs of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
epistaxis and oral bleeding
what is sturge-weber angiomatosis
congenital port wine stains of upper face that includes forehead
leptomeningeal angiomas
ipsilateral facial angiomatosis usually
ipsilateral gyriform calcifications of cerebral cortex
sturge-weber angiomatosis may be affected with (systemically)
intellectual disability, seizures, strokes, ocular defects
oral findings for sturge-weber angiomatosis
oral bleeding, pyogenic granulomas, gingival hyperplasia, alveolar bone loss, diffuse vascular lesions
treatment for sturge-weber angiomatosis may include
aspirin for stroke prevention
other rare causes of oral erythema
acquired coagulation disturbance, plasminogen deficiency, thrombocytopenia, hemophilia
types of hemophilia associated with oral erythema
Factor VIII, FACTOR IX, von Willebrand disease, vitamin K deficiency, hepatobiliary disease
most common types of red and white lesions
geographic tongue and candidiasis
geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) description/location
may be associated with atopy
primarily on the dorsal and ventrolateral tongue, rarely on other mucosa
focal loss of filiform papillae on dorsal tongue
oval red patches that move around
may be sensitive and persistent
may be associated with fissured tongue and transient lingual papillae
what percent of the population does geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) affect
affects 2% of the population
cause and treatment of geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis)
unknown cause
palliative treatment
cinnamon contact mucositis cause
cause-flavoring agent in oral hygiene products, candy, gum
cinnamon contact mucositis location and appearance
occurs on buccal mucosa and lateral tongue
white, shaggy, adherent patches with erythema, tender
treatment of cinnamon contact mucositis
identify cause and discontinue offending agent
lichen planus description and location
chronic mucocutaneous disease, rare in children
affects both skin, especially extremities, and oral mucosa
white lacy lines with red background, bilateral and symmetrical
burns, WAXES AND WANES,
oral sites include buccal mucosa, gingiva, and tongue
lichen planus cause
t-cell mediated autoimmune disease, some cases represent a contact allergy (lichenoid reaction)
treatment of lichen planus
incisional biopsy, topical steroids, antifungal agents (may have secondary candidal infection)
syndromes associated with diffuse brown/black/grey lesions
Peutz-Jegher’s
Addison’s disease
why would a submucosal hemorrhage (petechiae, purpura, ecchymoses) may be blue-gray in color
hemosiderin deposition
suspect repeated trauma or chronic condition if multiple colors of bruising are present
late or resolving traumatic lesion
site and description of a melanotic macule
common lesion due to focal increase in melanin
Site: lip, buccal mucosa, gingiva, palate
solitary, round to oval macule, brown, grey, black in color
treatment of melanotic macule
none required, no malignant potential
excise if sudden onset and large
description of an ephelis (freckle)
occurs on the skin
similar to melanotic macule,
common lesion due to focal increase in melanin
genetic predisposition for some
occurs on sun-exposed skin, face commonly affected
round to oval macule, tan, brown, grey in color
may be solitary but can be multiple
treatment of an ephelis (freckle)
none required, sunscreen to prevent more lesions and darkening of lesions
site and description of amalgam/graphite tattoo
grey or blue macule on gingiva and palate
entrapped foreign body, history supports lesion
large particles may be seen on radiographs
treatment for amalgam/graphite tattoo
none required
description of melanocytic nevus
benign proliferation of nevus cells
may be congenital
common in skin and uncommon in mouth
oral site/description of melanocytic nevus
usually on the palate
oral type: blue and intramucosal are most common
site: palate, buccal mucosa, lip, gingiva
blue, brown, black macule of nodule
85% pigemented, 70% are elevated
treatment of melanocytic nevus
excisional biopsy, rare malignant potential
where is a melanoma usually found intraorally
on the palate and gingiva
who does oral melanoacanthoma usually affect
rapidly enlarging lesion that occurs in blacks
what is melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy
expansile destructive tumor of the anterior maxilla
where is physiologic (racial) pigmentation usually found?
most prominent on the attached gingiva
description of brown hairy tongue
exogenous staining of elongated filiform papillae
what is post-inflammatory pigmentation
hyperpigmentation in response to chronic mucosal trauma
what is acanthosis nigricans and what systemic conditions is it associated with in children
associated with obesity and diabetes in children
often seen in children with obesity
marker for diabetes
velvety brown to black papules and plaques on neck, axilla, and flexural skin
refer to pediatrician for evaluation of endocrine disease
what is smoker’s melanosis
brown patch on the anterior gingiva and labial mucosa
usually in females, may be localized
what is melasma
symmetrical pigmentation of face and neck associated with pregnancy and oral contraceptives
describe the generalized pigmentation seen in patient’s with Addison disease
oral: diffuse gray patches
what is addision’s disease and common signs/symptoms
adrenal insufficiency
weakness, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, oral and cutaneous pigmentation
describe Peutz-Jegher’s syndrome and the generalized pigmentation seen in these patients
autosomal dominant
melanin hyperpigmentation of lips
benign polyposis of small intestine, up to 9% become malignant
buccal lesions less likely to fade than lip lesions
medications associated with generalized pigmentation and location of pigmentation (usually)
antimalarial drugs (chloroquine)
antibiotics (minocycline)
hormones (strogen)
may produce gray coloration of mucosa
patient must take drugs for an extended period of time
pigmentation usually on hard palate and gingiva
heavy metal toxicity from Bismuth may cause
gingivostomatitis similar to necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
blue-black pigmentation of interdental papillae
heavy metal toxicity from Lead may cause
salivary gland swelling and dysphagia
grey pigmentation of marginal gingiva
heavy metal toxicity from Mercury may cause
ropy, viscous saliva,
faint grey alveolar gingival pigmentation
gingivostomatitis similar to necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
heavy metal toxicity from Silver may cause
skin is slate gray
diffuse pigmentation
heavy metal toxicity from copper may cause
blue-green gingiva and teeth
heavy metal toxicity from Zinc may cause
blue-grey line on gingiva
periodontal involvement
Hemochromatosis may cause what type of pigmentation
iron storage disease
bronzing of skin and gray pigmentation of palate
Neurofibromatosis may cause what type of pigmentation
multiple cafe au lait macules and pigmented neurofibromas
McCune-albright syndrome may cause
Large cafe au lait macules, endocrine disease, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
description of a parulis (color, cause, feel)
odontogenic or gingival infection, or entrapped foreign body
red or pinkish white nodule with purulence, fluctuates in size
soft and tender to palpation
treatment of a parulis
treat source of infection, currette lesions, antibiotics may be indicated
description and site of a pyogenic granuloma
reactive lesion due to irritation
occurs anywhere in mouth, but gingiva is common site
sessile, red nodule that bleeds freely
surface ulceration is common
soft, friable, and nontender to palpation
treatment of pyogenic granuloma
surgical excision, removal of irritant
origin of localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia
sulcular, junctional epithelial
what is localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia
distinct subtype of gingivitis
anterior facial gingiva, especially maxillary, may be multifocal
papillary or velvety, red nodule that bleeds easily
soft, friable, and non-tender to palpation
localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia treatment
does not respond to local plaque control
tx: surgical excision, may resolve spontaneously
cause, description, and location of irritation fibroma
reactive hyperplasia due to chronic trauma
occurs on buccal and labial mucosa, gingiva and tongue
pink, smooth nodule, non-tender
treatment of irritation fibroma
surgical excision
description of peripheral ossifying fibroma
reactive lesion
occurs ONLY on the gingiva
firm, pink, or red nodule that begins in interdental papilla, usually ulcerated
may displace of loosen teeth
radiographic findings of peripheral ossifying fibroma
may show foci of dystrophic calcification
may displace teeth
treatment of peripheral ossifying fibroma
surgical excision down to periosteum
recurrence rate of peripheral ossifying fibroma
up to 16%
description of eruption cyst/hematoma
soft tissue dentigerous cyst, associated with eruption of permanent and primary teeth
red, purple swelling of alveolar mucosa
radiographic findings for eruption cyst/hematoma
may show an enlarged follicular space that extends to alveolar mucosa
treatment for eruption cyst/hematoma
none, unless delayed eruption, or symptomatic
squamous papilloma cause
caused by human papillomavirus
occurs on soft palate tongue and labial mucosa, uncommon on gingiva
squamous papilloma location
occurs on soft palate tongue and labial mucosa, uncommon on gingiva
squamous papilloma description
pink, or white papillary, pedunculated nodule
treatment of squamous papilloma
excisional biopsy
if multiple lesions, rule out verruca vulgaris and condyloma acuminatum
giant cell fibroma description and cause
fibrous hyperplasia of unknown cause
pink, smooth to stippled nodule, non-tender
giant cell fibroma location
occurs on gingiva, hard palate, and tongue
treatment of giant cell fibroma
surgical excision
peripheral giant cell granuloma cause
reactive lesion caused by local irritation