Oral Manifestation of systemic disease Flashcards
What is angular cheilitis?
It is cracks around the corners of the mouth, usually due to B12 deficiency or Iron deficiency
What does stomatitis refer to?
Oral inflammation and ulcers, known as stomatitis, may be mild and localized or severe and widespread.
Describe recurrent aphthous ulceration/stomatitis?
Recurrent red painful mouth ulcers with inflammatory halos.
Commoner in females and non-smokers
Causes: Iron/B12 deficiency, crohns can be liked.
What are some oral manifestations of direct involved that are associated with Crohns disease?
Oral ulceration Mucosal tags Cobblestone mucosa Swollen lips Angular cheilitis
What might you get in the mouth if you have diabetes type 2?
Thrush - Acute psuedomembranous candidosis
What might be an adverse reaction to Nicroandil (potassium channel activator, used in angina)
Mouth ulcers
What is lichen planus (oral)?
Oral lichen planus is an ongoing (chronic) inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside your mouth.
Oral lichen planus may appear as white, lacy patches; red, swollen tissues; or open sores.
These lesions may cause burning, pain or other discomfort.
What different types of lichen planus can you get?
Non - erosive in the mouth
Erosive (ulcerative) - in the mouth
Can also get skin lesions as lichen planus too
What is Mucous membrane pemphigoid?
Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a group of rare chronic autoimmune disorders characterized by blistering lesions that primarily affect the various mucous membranes of the body. The mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes are most often affected.
What might be some oral manifestations of HIV/AIDs?
Hairy leukoplakia - white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance.
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Candidosis - thrush?
Describe squamous cell carcinoma in the mouth?
Might be painless.
Majority on the floor of the mouth/lateral border of the tongue .
Anterior lesions have a better prognosis than posterior lesions.
What is glossitis?
Inflammation and loss of lingual papillae. Tongue appears red, smooth and sore.
Assoc. with B12 deficiency and iron deficiency
What is leukoplakia?
White patches on the tongue
Can be caused be candida infection, systemic disease, trauma, steroids
Can also be caused by persistent alcohol and smoking, can also be pre malignant
What is erythroplakia?
Red patches on the tongue
Indicative of malignant and must be investigated urgently, assoc with smoking
What is gingivitis?
Inflammation of the gums - initial stage of gum diseases, easiest to treat.
No1 cause if plaque build up that forms constantly on the teeth
