HEENT - Oral Lesions - Exam 2 Flashcards
What are risk factors for Leukoplakia?
- Tobacco use
- Alcohol use
What is the clinical presentation of leukoplakia?
- Adherent white patches/plaques on oral mucosa or tongue
- Painless
What is the treatment for leukoplakia?
- Prevent/decrease risk of oral SCC
- Refer for ENT evaluation/surgical removal
- Monitor size/depth
How do you prevent/decrease risk of oral SCC?
Avoid tobacco, alcohol, cheek biting, tongue chewing, regular dental care
Leukoplakia is common and usually benign, but what can it be a precursor for and should be a concern?
Oral SCC
What is the clinical presentation for Erythroplakia?
- Red, velvety patch commonly located on mouth floor, ventral aspect of tongue, soft palate
- Asymptomatic
While Erythroplakia is uncommon, what is significant about it and should be cause for concern?
Carries very high risk of malignant transformation (>80%)
What population is at the highest risk for Erythroplakia?
Older patients who consume tobacco and alcohol
What induces Oral hairy leukoplakia?
Epstein-Barr virus
What population is at the highest risk for Oral hairy leukoplaki?
Immunosuppressed individuals
What is the clinical presentation for oral hairy leukoplakia?
- Vertically corrugated adherent white lesions on lateral surface of the tongue
- Painless
What is the treatment for oral hairy leukoplakia?
No treatment usually indicated
What are the risk factors for oral SCC?
- Tobacco use
- Alcohol use
- UV light
- Radiation
- HPV
What is the clinical presentation for oral SCC?
- Painful ulcers or masses that do not heal
- Tongue/lip: exophytic or ulcerative lesions that are often painful
- Dysphagia, odynophagia, bleeding, weight loss
What is the treatment for oral SCC?
- ENT referral
- Surgical resection and/or radiation/chemoradiation may be required
What is the presentation for oral melanoma?
- Pigmentated oral lesions often following ABCDEs
- Painless bleeding mass, an area of ulceration, mucosal discoloration
What is the treatment for oral melanoma?
- Excision with clear margins
- Radiation therapy may be needed
What are evaluation methods for oral melanoma?
- Endoscopic evaluation for paranasal disease
- CT and/or MRI of primary site
- CT and/or PET imaging to assess for lymph node involvement and distant metastases
What is the etiology for mucoceles?
Mild or minor oral trauma
What is the clinical presentation for mucoceles?
- Pinkish/blue soft papules or nodules filled with gelatinous fluid on mucous glands
What is the treatment for mucoceles?
- Avoid cheek/lip biting
- If symptomatic: remove with cryotherapy or excision
- CO2 laser vaporization
What is the most common clinical manifestation of primary HSV in childhood?
Herpetic gingivostomatitis
What is the etiology of Herpetic gingivostomatitis and how is it transmitted?
HSV-1
Transmitted during direct contact during viral shedding (with or without lesions); can infect multiple sites
What are precipitating factors for Herpetic gingivostomatitis?
- Sunlight
- Fever
- Trauma
- Stress
- Menses
What are risk factors for malignant transformation of leukoplakia?
- Female
- Long duration of leukoplakia
- Nonsmoker
- Located on tongue or floor of mouth
- Greater than 200 mm
What is the clinical presentation of a primary infection of oral herpes simplex virus?
- May be asymptomatic
- Sudden onset of painful intraoral grouped vesicles on an erythematous base
- May have associated fever, lymphadenopathy, decreased oral intake
What is the clinical presentation of a recurrent infection of oral herpes simplex virus?
- Prodrome: pain/burning/tingling 6-48 hours before lesions appear; fatigue, low-grade fever
- “Cold sore” (herpes labialis)
How is oral herpes simplex virus diagnosed?
- Viral culture
- Tzanck smear: multinucleated giant cells
- Serology: HSV-1 antibodies
What is the treatment for oral herpes simplex virus?
- Oral antiviral (at onset of prodrome)
- Supportive care (fluids, analgesics, Miracle Mouthwash
- Patient education
What populations should an individual infected with herpes simplex virus avoid?
- Immunocompromised
- Pregnant women
- Elderly
- Newborns
How could you differentiate oral herpes simplex virus from herpes zoster?
In herpes zoster, grouped vesicles or erosions are typically unilateral on the hard palate
What is the clinical presentation for the Coxsackie Virus (hand, foot, mouth)?
- Prodrome: fever, malaise, sore throat
- Painful oral lesions: small aphthae (tend to spare gingiva and lips)
What is the treatment for Coxsackie virus?
- Frequent hand washing to prevent spread
- Supportive care (hydration, analgesics)
- Throat lesions resolve in 5-6 days
What is Oropharyngeal Candidiasis commonly called?
Thrush