Oral Disease Flashcards
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Q
What does malignant mean?
A
Cancerous
1
Q
What does benign mean?
A
Non cancerous
2
Q
What are the four types of oral cancer?
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Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Oral malignant melanoma
Adenovarcinomas (salivary glands)
3
Q
Three ways in which cancer spreads?
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Directly
Lymphatic system
Metastatic oral cancer
4
Q
What are pre-malignant oral diseases?
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Leukoplakia
Erythroplakia
Lichen planus
5
Q
How does lichen planus present itself?
A
White lacy pattern
Red patches
Burning
Ulcers
6
Q
Treatment for hairy leukoplakia
A
Aciclover
Podophyllin
Retinoic acid
7
Q
What is frictional keratosis?
A
White patch due to friction
Teeth/dentures
8
Q
What is smoker keratosis?
A
White patch
Can be pre cancerous
