GI - mouth Flashcards
what papillae are found in V shape towards posterior end of tongue
circumvallate
what papillae are associated with the tonsils
foliate
what are torus mandibularis
normal bony growths found underneath the tongue
what is angular cheilitis (a.k.a. angular stomatitis)
inflammation of corner of lips
what is the underlying cause of angular cheilitis
anaemia haematinic deficiency (iron, VB12, folate)
what is glossitis
inflammation and loss of lingual papillae of tongue
tongue appears red smooth and is sore
what is the cause of glossitis
B12 deficiency / iron deficiency
what causes apthous ulcers
anaemia haematinic deficiency (iron, B12, folic acid)
what should people with recurrent ulcers be screened for
coeliac disease and IBD
where are mouth ulcers assoc. with crohns found
crevices in mouth
what can be a marker of poorly controlled diabetes in the mouth
oral candidiasis - upon scraping thrush from palate would see erythema
name 2 other times oral candidiasis can be seen
inhaled corticosteroids
HIV/AIDs
nicorandil (potassium channel opener) can cause what in the mouth
ulcers
true/false
Lichen planus is potentially malignant
true
what is lichen planus seen as
white thready lesions (wickhams striae) which can develop into ulcers
inflammation of gingiva
tends to appear bilaterally
can lichen planus lesions be removed by scraping
no
how is lichen planus diagnosed
biopsy
how is lichen planus treated
topical steroids
name 2 things that can cause lichen planus which is otherwise unknown
ACEIs
fillings
where does mucous membrane pemphigoid manifest
blisters in mouth and conjunctiva
refer to ophthalmologist
what is Sjogren’s syndrome
immune destruction of salivary glands
refer to rheumatologist
what are some indications of sjogrens syndrome
foamy saliva
tongue spatula/dental mirror/gloved finger is sticking to inside of patients mouth
measured by challocombe scale
what oral manifestations do ICS have
candidiasis
mucosal fragility
sudden blisters (angina bullosa)
what oral manifestations do CCBs have
gingival hyperplasia
what oral manifestations do antihypertensives have
xerostomia
lichen planus
angioedema
what oral manifestations does oxygen admin have
xerostomia
where is hairy leukoplakia seen in mouth
lesions on lateral aspect of tongue with hairy appearance
when is hairy leukoplakia seen
EBV - HIV
what bacteria causes thrush and is assoc. with oral cancer
candida spp.
