Common Oral Diseases- Traumatic Etiology Flashcards
A well circumscribed ulcer with a keratotic halo. Loss of continuity of the epithelium.
traumatic ulcer
If a traumatic ulcer has been present for more than 2 weeks, what should you do?
BIOPSY
Diagnose this image:
traumatic ulcer
What is an ominous sign in regards to a traumatic ulcer?
induration or hardness
The most common lesion of the lower lip associated with the salivary glands is a _____. However, we need to be sure its not ____.
mucocele; mucoepidermoid carcinoma
What malignancy can mimic a mucocele of the lower lip?
mucoepidermoid carcinoma
- most common “tumor” of the oral cavity due to some type of constant trauma
traumatic (irritation) fibroma
Inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia:
traumatic (irritation) fibroma
Not a true neoplasm of fibroblasts- a reactive lesion
traumatic (irritation) fibroma
This patient has a tooth rubbing on the buccal mucosa and presents to clinic with what is seen in the image. What is a likely diagnosis?
traumatic (irritation) fibroma
- distinct from irritation fibroma (DOES NOT HAVE ETIOLOGY OF TRAUMA)- may not be associated with an identifiable source of chronic irritation and occurs at a younger age:
Giant cell fibroma
A giant cell fibroma often exhibits a papillary surface and may be clinically mistaken for:
papilloma
A young patient comes in whit no history of trauma to the affected area but upon examination you see this. What is the diagnosis?
giant cell fibroma
If you see something that clinically appears to be a papilloma this is likely:
giant cell fibroma
- redundant fibrous tissue
- associated with denture flange
epulis fissuratum