MOUF! Flashcards
White lesion in the mouth that cannot be removed with rubbing of the mucosa
Think
Leukoplakia
What should be FNA in a pt with leukoplakia or erythroplakia ?
Cervical lymph nodes!
What is oral lichen planus and what is the Tx for it
Autoimmun dz very similar to leukoplakia
Requires a Bx
Tx: analgesics
, +corticosteroids
+tacrolimus
If a pt has RAISED, firm white lesions with ulcers at the base
In the mouth
Think
Oral CA
Get a Bx
If less than 2 cm local resection
If >2 cm then resection down to the neck AND radiation
What does ABCDE mean for oral cancer
Asymmetry Borders Color Diameter Elevation
What is the tx and Bx for candidiasis
Testing not usually required
Wet prep with potassium hydroxide (KOH)
-Non-septate mycelia
Biopsy
-Intraepithelial pseudomycelia
Consider test for HIV
-Thrush can be first sign of HIV
What is the 1st line Rx for uncomplicated Thursh pts
-any of the Azoles for 7 days
+ nystatin rinse daily
And chlorhexidine for pain
What is the tx for HIV pts with thrush
Longer course of fluconazole
(2-3 weeks minimum)- first line
If refractory- Itraconazole 200 mg/day
Still resistant- Voriconazole
What is the tx for glossitis
(Smooth tongue)
Treat underlying cause
When should you get an MRI of the brain in a pt iwth glossodynia
MRI if unilateral, s/s are not associated with any medication
Or there are cranial neuropathies
A pt presents with fever, halitosis, gingival bleeding and necrosis
Think
NUG!
What is the tx approach for NUG
Peroxide rinse 3x a day .
May require dental curet
A yellow gray ulceration with a red center..
think
Aphthous ulcer
What are the risk fx for aphtous ulcers
Stress, Viral URI , or bed time after 2300
What are the treatment options for recurrent apthous ulcers in HIV pts
Thalidomide
What are the general treatments for aphtous ulcers
Corticosteroids
Diclofenac gel
Doxycycline-cyanocrylate
Amexanox oral paste
Prednisone tapers