Oral Medicine Flashcards
3 main causes of orofacial soft tissue infections
- viral
- bacterial
- fungal
viral causes of orofacial soft tissue infections
primary herpes
herpangina
hand foot & mouth
MMR
epstein barr virus
varicella zoster
bacterial causes of orofacial soft tissue infections
staphylococcal
streptococcal
syphilis
TB
fungal causes of orofacial soft tissue disease
candida
describe primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
acute infectious disease caused by herpes simplex I
primary infection common in children
recurrence of this is herpes labialis which is cold sores
transmission by droplet formation with 7 day incubation
children under 1 very at risk
lasts 14 days & heals with no scarring
signs & symptoms of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
- fluid filled vesicles that rupture to ulcers on gingivae, tongue, lips, buccal & palatal mucosa
- severe oedematous marginal gingivae
- fever, headache, nausea, malaise
- cervical lymphadenopathy
treatment of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
rest, soft diet, paracetamol, antimicrobial gel or mouthwash, topical aciclovir for immunocompromised children
most common complication = dehydration
causes of PHG
sunlight stress or other causes of ill health
recurrent disease in 50-75% via herpes labialis
remains dormant in epithelial cells
describe herpangina
vesicles in the tonsillar / pharyngeal region
lasts 7-10 days
describe hand foot & mouth
ulceration on gingiva/tongue/cheeks/palate
maculopapular rash on hands and feet
lasts 7-10 days
describe oral ulceration
a localised defect in the surface oral mucosa where the covering epithelium is destroyed leaving an inflamed area of exposed connective tissue
10 key things to ask about
onset
frequency
treatment so far (i.e. helpful or unhelpful)
exacerbating factors
number
lesions in other areas
associated medical problems
duration
site
size
OFTEN LADSS
causes of oral ulceration (8)
infection - viral e.g. HFM, coxsackie virus, herpes simplex // bacterial e.g. TB, syphilis
immune mediated disorders - crohns, behcets, coeliac
vesiculobullous - pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris
inherited or acquired immunodeficiency disorders
neoplastic / haematological - anaemia, leukaemia, cyclic neutropenia
trauma
vit deficiencies - iron, B12, folate
recurrent apthous stomatitis
what is the most common cause of ulceration in children
recurrent apthous ulceration
describe recurrent apthous ulceration
round or ovoid in shape with a grey or yellow base and have a varying degree of perilesional erythema
describe the patterns of recurrent apthous ulceration
minor <10mm
major >10mm
herpetiform 1-2mm - can present with multiple ulcers but unlike herpetiform gingivostomatitis viral infection it is not accompanied by a fever or recurrent
investigations to undertake for oral ulceration
diet diary
FBC
haematinics i.e. folate/B12/ferritin
coeliac screen - anti-transglutaminase antibodies
management for oral ulceration
diet diary may suggest exacerbating food groups
low ferritin = 3mths of iron supplements
low folate/B12 / positive anti-transglutaminase antibodies = referral to paediatrician for further investigation
allergic factors - dietary exclusion / SLS free toothpaste