Oral Manifestations (1) Flashcards
Name 4 neurological conditions
- Multiple sclerosis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy
- Facial Nerve Palsy
Describe multiple sclerosis
- Chronic inflammatory disease of the CNS
- Thought to be idiopathic (autoimmune)
- F > M
Describe 4 classifications of multiple sclerosis
- Acute
- Subacute
- Relapse
- Progressive
Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis
- Plaques and demyelination of axons
- Variable symptomology including dysesthesia, balance coordination, vertigo and optic disturbances
Describe trigeminal neuralgia
- Episodic neuropathic pain
- Sudden unilateral, severe, brief stabbing, recurrent episodes of pain in distribution of one or more branches of trigeminal nerve
- F > M
- 45-59 years
Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of trigeminal neuralgia
- Areas of demyelination or vascular compression, but unsure on cause
- Pathology related to HIV, vascular aneurysm or neoplasm
Describe hypoglossal nerve palsy
- Rare
- Deviation to affected side
- Fasciculation of affected side
Name 5 causes of hypoglossal nerve palsy
- Idiopathic
- Metastatic disease at base of skull
- Medical causes
- Trauma
- Meningioma
Describe facial nerve palsy
- Swelling of facial nerve due to virus aetiology
- May be caused by Herpes Simplex
- Upper or lower motor neurone lesion can be cause
Name 4 classifications of respiratory disease
- Obstructive
- Restrictive
- Perfusion
- Lung Cancers
Name 4 oral manifestations of respiratory disease
- Dental caries
- Dental erosion
- Periodontal disease
- Oral candidiasis
Describe the clinical features of pseudomembranous candidiasis
- Creamy plaques
- Large areas of the oral mucosa
- May be wiped off
- Erythematous mucosa
Describe the clinical features of erythematous candidiasis
- Red areas of the tongue and palate
- Can be painful
Describe tuberculosis
- Chronic infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Nine million people affected
- Lung main organ affected but may have extra pulmonary involvement
Describe the oral implications of tuberculosis
- Oral TB is uncommon (0.1% to 5.0%)
- Primary or secondary in occurrence
- Any oral site affected
- Men > Women
What is sarcoidosis?
- Multi-systemic chronic granulomatous condition
- Cause unknown but thought to be immune response to bacterial infection
- 3,000 new cases diagnosed yearly
- Young adults aged 20-40 years
Describe the common sites affected by sarcoidosis
- All organ system
- Lungs and lymph nodes affected
Describe 5 symptoms of sarcoidosis
- Flu-like sypmtoms
- Lupus pernio
- Blue-ish/purple plaque like lesions
- Pathognomonic
- Uveitis
Describe the oral implications of sarcoidosis
- Oral involvement rare
- Swellings may be present
- Salivary gland swelling
Name 4 common issues with cardiovascular system
- Ischaemic heart disease
- Heart failure
- Congenital heart failure
- Valvular defects
Describe 4 common oral manifestations of cardiovascular disease
- Pain in orofacial region can occur during MI
- Colour changed
- Pathological changes
- Medication
Describe oral varices
- Most commonly seen on ventral surface of tongue and floor of mouth
- Abnormally dilated veins
- Tend to become more prominent with age
- Asymptomatic and blanch on diascopy
Name 6 common drug reactions from common cardiovascular drugs
- Burning mucosa (ACE inhibitors e.g ramipril)
- Swellings
- Dry mouth (Diuretics e.g furosemide)
- Ulceration (GTN spray)
- Gingival hyperplasia (Calcium channel blockers e.g amlodipine)
- Haemorrhagic lesions