Oral Lesions + SSC Flashcards
Aphthous Stomatitis : population
25%
Females
Congenital
Aphthous Stomatitis : pathogenesis
UNCLEAR Immunodeficiency Decrease of mucosal barrier Genetic Antigenic exposure
Aphthous Stomatitis :
Associated conditions
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (chrohn’s)
Celiac disease
Betchet’s Syndrome (eye, genital)
SMOKING LOWERS
Aphthous Stomatitis:
Patho
Recurring, SUPER painful solitary/multiple ulcer
White-yellow pseudomembrane
Aphthous Stomatitis:
Variants?
Minor
Major
Herpetiform
Minor Aphthous Stomatitis:
Path
Well-circumscribed, superficial
<1cm
Labial / buccal mucosa, ventral tongue
Minor Aphthous Stomatitis:
Duration
10-14 days
No scarring
1-3 episodes/year
Major Aphthous Stomatitis:
Path
Onset after puberty
Lesions - larger,deeper, more
Tongue, soft palate, tonsillar fauces
Major Aphthous Stomatitis:
Duration
2-6 weeks
Heals w/ scarring
Herpetiform Aphthous Stomatitis:
Path
Onset - adulthood
Many lesions + recurrences
Small (1-3mm), coalesce
Any oral surface
Herpetiform Aphthous Stomatitis:
Duration
7-10 days
Aphthous Stomatitis :
DX
history, PE
Should resolve in 2 weeks, if no, biopsy
Aphthous Stomatitis:
Tx
SYMPTOMATIC Corticosteroids *Fluocinonide gel *Clobetasol propionate gel *Triamcinolone acetonide
Chlorhexidine Gluconate (peridex) mouthwash Amelexanox Paste (Aphthasol)
Aphthous Stomatitis:
pain relief
Viscous lidocaine OTC Benzacaine (oragel, anbesol) MOM antacid + diphenhydramine swish
Possible prednisone
Oral Herpes Simplex :
Etiology
15-45%
Primary infection in childhood
Most common site 2ndry Infxn - vermillion border/ perioral area (herpes labialis)
Acute Herpetic Gingiosomatitis:
Etiology
6 mos - 5 years
Peak 2-3 years old
Maternal antibodies younger than 6 mos
Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis:
Presentation
Abrubt onset Cervical lymph High fever Chills, nausea, anorexia Irritability
Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis:
Path
Lesion - vermillion border/lips to perioral area
Pinhead vesicles –> central ulcerations, erythema
Enlarged angry gingiva
Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis:
Adult presentation
Pharyngotonsillitis
(Vesicle - tonsil, post. Pharynx)
Resolve in 1-2 weeks
Oral Herpes Simplex:
Secondary/Recurrent Infection Triggers
UV, Trauma, Stress, Pregger
Herpes Labialis:
Path
6-24 hour prodrome
Rupture/Crust 1-2 days
Heal 7 - 10 days
Herpes Labialis:
Dx
History + P.E. Viral culture PCR Serology - 4-8 days Chronic? biopsy
Tzank prep
Herpes (multinucleated epithelial)
Varicella
Differential signs
Itching
All lesion phases
Herpes Zoster:
differential signs
Dermatome on 1 side
Older
Mononucleosis:
Differential signs
posterior tonsil exudate