Oral Disease Flashcards
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What does malignant mean?
A
Cancerous.
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Q
What does benign mean?
A
Non cancerous
2
Q
Name three types of oral cancers?
A
- Squamous cell Carcinoma
- Oral Malignant Melanoma
- Adenocarcinomas
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Q
Name three types of pre-malignant oral diseases?
A
- Leukoplakia
- Erythroplakia
- Lichen Planus
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Q
What is Lichen Planus?
A
A white lacy pattern witch red patches which may have a burning sensation and ulcers.
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Q
How may you treat Leukoplakia?
A
Aciclover / Podophyllin / Retinoic Acid
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Q
What is Frictional Keratosis?
A
White patches on the buccal surfaces due to friction
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Q
What is Smoker Keratosis?
A
White patches which may be pre-malignant
