Oral Disease Flashcards
Anterior oral lesions have a better prognosis than posterior lesions. True/False?
True
Women are more affected than men by oral cancer. True/False?
False
Male:female ratio is 2:1
Give some causes of oral cancer
Tobacco Alcohol Poor diet/nutrition Infection, viruses Immunosuppression
One unit of alcohol is roughly how much beer and wine?
Half a pint of beer
Glass of wine
What are some common causes of white patches in the mouth? What is the term used to describe this?
Trauma Infection Immune reactions Dysplasia LEUKOPLAKIA
What are some common causes of red patches in the mouth? What is the term used to describe this?
Vasculitis
Immune reactions
Dysplasia
ERYTHROPLAKIA
Prognosis for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer is better than non-HPV associated oropharyngeal cancer. True/False?
True, apparently
What does the Challocombe scale measure?
Oral dryness
Describe oral lichen planus
Lacy white lines/rash which can develop into ulcers
What are some oral disease manifestations of inhaled corticosteroids?
Candidiasis
Mucosal fragility
Sudden blisters (angina bullosa)
What is glossitis? What is a major cause?
Inflammation + loss of lingual papillae of the tongue
B12 deficiency is common cause
What are some oral disease manifestation of Crohn’s disease?
Angular cheilitis
Cobblestoning
Ulceration
Name some high risk sites for oral cancer
Soft sites: ventral tongue, floor of mouth
What is sialosis?
Enlargement of the salivary glands
Not due to inflammation or neoplasia
Which virus is the commonest cause of oral hairy leukoplakia?
Epstein-Barr Virus
