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