hematologic disorders Flashcards
lymphoid hyperplasia may effect
lymph nodes, waldeyer ring or oral lymphoid aggregates
where is waldeyers ring
oropharynx, soft palate, lat tongue, floor or mouth
acute and chronic lymphoid hyperplasia are
movable
tx for lymphoid hyperplasia
no tx
what do you include on your differential with lymphoid hyperplasia
lipoma and lymphoepithelial cyst
most common cause of anemia
iron deficiency
causes of iron dificiency
excessive blood loss, increased demands for RBCs, decreased intake, decreased absorption
oral findings of iron deficient anemia
bald, burning tongue erythema of oral mucosa atrophy of filiform papillae taste alteration angular chelitis
what do you include in your differential with iron deficient anemia
acute erythematous candida
lab findings with iron deficient anemia
reduced hematocrit, serum iron is low
total iron binding capacity elevated
tx for iron deficient anemia
treat underlying cause
supplements
plummer vinson syndrome is characterized by
iron deficient anemia dysphagia esophageal webs koilonychia (spoon shaped fingernails) scc
cause of pernicious anemia
deficiency of b12
what does b12 do in blood
catalyst for DNA synthesis, especially in bone marrow
results in fragile megaloblastic erythrocytes
oral manefestations of pernicious anemia
burning tongue, diffuse thining and erythema of oral mucosa, dorsum of tongue, usually candida
2 systemic factors for mucosal soreness or burning
anemia or nutritional deficiencies
2 local factors for mucosal soreness or burning
candidiasis
t/f. candidiasis is more common for a burning tongue than anemia
true
the radiographic hair on end appearance is characteristic of
sickle cell anemia and thalassemia