Congenital and Acquired Disorders of the Oral Cavity Flashcards
1
Q
Common congenital anomaly of head and neck
May involve nostril/lip/hard and soft palate
Unilateral or bilateral
A
Cleft Lip/Palate
2
Q
Common abnormality of oral cavity (20%)
Benign bony exostosis, midline hard palate
Problematic with denture wear
A
Torus Palatinus/Mandibularus
3
Q
Short, thickened lingular frenulum
Presents at early age
Concern for speech problems, dysphagia, malocclusion
A
Ankyloglossia - “Tongue tied”
4
Q
What is the most common cancer of the tongue?
A
SCC
5
Q
Which location of cancer of the tongue has the worst prognosis?
A
Tongue base tumor
