Oral Manifestations of Haematological Disease

Question 1

What is aplastic anaemia?

Answer 1

Complete bone marrow failure - zero production of white and red blood cells and platelets.

Can lead to Neutropenic ulcer in mouth

Question 2

What is ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia)

Answer 2

When antibodies are against our own body i.e. attacking self platelets

Causes Conjunctival Haematoma (extremely red conjunctiva)

Question 3

What can B12 deficiency lead to?

Answer 3

• Angular stomatitis

Question 4

Smooth tongue is caused by a deficiency in what?

Answer 4

• B12

* Iron