Maxillofacial Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common malignant neoplasm of the oropharynx?
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
2
Q
Features of oropharyngeal SCC
A
Old Smoking - strong hx Soreness or discomfort in throat that becomes persistent Lump in mouth/throat Referred otalgia LN involvement Unexplained weight loss
3
Q
Oral candidiasis
Features
Treatment
A
History of immunosuppression/smoking
Thick white marks
Treatment -
Good inhaler technique if using steroids
Spacer device, mouth rinse
Oral fluconazole 50mg/day 7 days
4
Q
Oral lichen planus
A
Lace like appearance
Also with pruritic polygonal rash on flexor surfaces
5
Q
Leukoplakia
A
History of smoking/alcohol
Raised edges/ bright white patches - sharply defined, cannot be rubbed out
Treatment - stop smoking
Has malignant transformation potential - SCC - bleeding , ulceration, in durations , nodules
