Exam 2-Non-Neoplastic Proliferations Flashcards
Patients commonly present with swelling (_________). This can be the result of _________, a ______ lesion or a ________ lesion (either benign or malignant).
TUM–E–faction…inflammation… reactive…. neoplastic
_______ tumors are usually the result of hyperplasia which is due to an increase in the number of normal cells
REACTIVE
Reactive tumors are usually the result of _________ which is due to an increase in the number of normal cells
hyperplasia
Reactive tumors are usually the result of hyperplasia which is due to an increase in the number of ______ cells
NORMAL
While reactive tumors can become quite large, they are not considered to have “unlimited _________” like neoplasms
growth potential
reactive tumors are thought to be the result of the body’s reaction to a stimulus (often ______ irritation)
physical
Reactive lesions constitute about ___% of all lesions biopsied in a dental office.
20%
________ lesions constitute about 20% of all lesions biopsied in a dental office.
REACTIVE
_______: Hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue
fibroma
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TUMOR OF THE ORAL MUCOSA?
FIBROMA!!
What am I describing?? usually sessile, smooth surfaced, normal color, asymptomatic
Fibroma
Where are fibroma’s most often found?
Cheek, but can be found everywhere
What is the variant that you DON’T want to confuse with a giant cell granuloma?
Giant Cell Fibroma
What can a Giant Cell Fibroma be sometimes confused with in name? WHAT ABOUT CLINICALLY??
A Giant cell granuloma…Clincially: Papilloma
________: “papillary” tumor of fibrous connective tissue containing plump, stellate and often bi or trinucleated fibroblasts
Giant Cell Fibroma!
Which age group is most susceptible to Giant Cell fibromas?
Children
What are the two most common areas to find a Giant Cell Fibroma?
- Gingiva 2.Tongue
What is a reactive, fibroblastic lesion of PDL?
Peripheral Odontogenic (Ossifying) Fibroma
What is the most common age range for a Peripheral Odontogenic (Ossifying) Fibroma?
10-30 years old
Where is the ONLY place a Peripheral odontogenic (ossifying) fibroma occurs?
The gingiva (PDL)
What are the symptoms associated with a Peripheral Odontogenic (Ossifying) Fibroma?
HAHA GOT YA! NONE…Asymptomatic
What could I be describing??: pedunculated or sessile mass ± red ± ulceration
Peripheral Odontogenic (Ossifying) Fibroma
What am I describing?: Histology: Cellular fibroblastic lesion with bone and/or cementum and/or dystrophic calcification
Peripheral Odontogenic (Ossifying) fibroma
What is the treatment for a Peripheral Odontogenic (Ossifying) Fibroma?
Excision, including superficial PDL
WHICH REACTIVE GINGIVAL LESION HAS HIGHEST RECURRENCE RATE? What is the rate?
Peripheral Odontogenic (Ossifying) Fibroma…15-20% recurrence rate
What is another name for Inflammatory Fibrous Hyperplasia?
Epulis Fissuratum
What are reactive folds of hyperplastic fibrous connective tissue along border of ill-fitting, over extend denture (2 names please)
1.Inflammatory Fibrous Hyperplasia 2.Epulis Fissuratum
What is the histology of an epulis fissuratum (inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia)?
lol…fibrous hyperplasia and inflammation (I wonder how it got its name??)
What is the treatment for Inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia (aka. epilus fissuratum)
excision and reline (or remake) the denture
What is another name for Inflammatory Papillary Hyperplasia?
Papillamatosis
What is classified as a hyperplastic response of palatal mucosa to ill-fitting denture
Inflammatory Papillary Hyperplasia (papillamatosis)
What is the fancy term for the histology of a Inflammatory Papillary Hyperplasia?
Pseudo-Epithel-io-matous Hyperplasia (PEH)