Interactive Oral Manifestations of Systemic Disease Flashcards
What are cherry red haemangiomas and where do they normally appear
- Firm red, blue or purple papule
- 0.1-1cm in diameter
- May develop on any part of the body - most often appear on the scalp, face, lips and trunk
What are some differential diagnoses for cherry red haemangiomas
- Angiokeratoma
- Spider telangiectasis
- Pyogenic granuloma
- Nodular basal cell carcinoma
- Amelanotic melanoma
What is hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia characterised by
- By telangiectasia on the skin or mucosa
- Multiple purpuric spots may get traumatised and bleed
- Typically associated with nose bleeds
What can happen in the GIT is involved in hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia
May result in bleeding and frequently iron deficiency anaemia
What is hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia associated with
Lung, liver and cerebral AVMs
What is spider naevi caused by
- Numerous vessels radiating from central arteriole
- fill from centre
What is spider naevi associated with
Liver disease, OCP and pregnancy
What is telangiectasia caused by
widened venules
How does telangiectasia often present
Results in threadlike red lines or patterns on the skin that often form gradually and in clusters
What is ecchymosis
bruising
What might spontaneous lesions (blood blisters) associated with ecchymosis represent
may represent underlying platelet or coagulation disorders or over anticoagulation with warfarin.
What are some of the risk factors that can lead to xerostemia
- Polypharmacy and so age-related
- tobacco smoking
- alcohol ingestion
drinking caffeine containing bevs
What causes sjogrens syndrome
infiltration of the salivary/lacrimal glands with lymphocytes and plasma cells - autoimmune lol
Whats the difference between primary and secondary sjogrens syndrome
Primary - happens in isolation
Secondary - associated with CT disease usually RA (SLE as well)
How common is sjogrens?
4% of adult population, second most common CT disease
What are the symptoms associated with sjogrens syndrome
- oral discomfort
- fatigue
- low mood
- impaired cognitive function
- headache
- variable non-spefici presentation like arthralgia, raynauds, vaginal dryness and pancreatic insufficiency
What swellings can result from sjogrens syndrome
- Inflammatory duct obstruction with secondary infection with intermittent, moderately painful swelling
- benign lymphoproliferation of mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)
- MALT lymphoma
What kinds of drugs are most commonly implicated in xerostemia
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- Benzodiazepines
- Antihistamines
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Opioids
- Diuretics
- Antihypertensive agents
- Hypnotics
- Bronchodilators
- Recreational drugs
- Vitamin A analogues
- Antiparkinsons agents
- Decongestants
- Agents for bladder overactivity
- Didanosine and protease inhibitors
What is the most common pathway that causes drug related xerostemia
- Anticholinergic activity involving M3 muscarinic receptors
What are the major clinical diagnostic features of behcet’s disease
- Recurrent genital ulceration Typical ocular lesions: - anterior uveitis - recurrent hypopion - iritis - chorioretinitis Skin lesions: - erythema nodosum - thrombophlebitis (pathergy test?)
What are the minor clinical diagnostic features of behcet’s disease
- Arthralgia/arthritis
- Vascular lesion - thrombosis
- CNS involvement
- Gastrointestinal lesions
What is erythema nodosum and where are they normally found
- Painful, purplish nodules
- Typically found over shins
regresses over a few weeks to leave bruises
What is erythema nodosum typically associated with
UC and crohns but also associated with sarcoidosis and some medications
What are the management options for Behcets disease
- Diagnosis difficult
- No diagnostic test - dependent on history
- Recurrent orogential ulcerations often the first manifestation
- multidiscipline management involving systemic medication
- Most common cause of visual loss in Japanese young males