HEENT BUCCAL MUCOSA Flashcards

1
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o Normal, small yellow dots

A

Fordyce spots

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2
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o Early sign of measles

o Small white specks usually near 1st, 2nd molar

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Kolpik’s spots

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3
Q

o Caused by: accidental biting, infection, decreased platelet count or trauma

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Petechiae

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4
Q
o Thickened white patch
o Doesn’t scrape off
o Benign reactive process of epithelium
o Should biopsy for possible cancer
o Also risk of HPV
A

Leukoplakia

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