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Oral Pathology Flashcards

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painful ulcers of nonkeratinized mucosa

red halo boarder

heals in 1-2 weeks

minor ⇒ <1cm, 7-10 days to heal

major ⇒>1cm, several weeks to heal; common with immunodeficient conditions

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Aphthous Ulcers

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  • benign
  • red/purple lesions that easily bleed
  • max ant facial most common
  • tx: surgical excision with biopsy
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Pyogenic Granuloma

AKA Pregnancy Tumor

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target, iris, or bulls eye type lesion

onset is explosive

minor ⇒secondary heres simplex hypersensitivity

severe*⇒steven-johnson syndrome

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Erythema Multiforme

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benign

Wickhams Striae - white lines

most common on buccal mucosa

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Lichen Planus

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Extremely common malignancy

can metastasize to lymph nodes

alcohol and tobacco are predisposing factors

tx: surgical excision and/or radiation therapy

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Malignant

Most common skin cancer

chronic ulcers with rolled boarders

caused by chronic sunday exposure

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Malignant

3rd most common skin cancer, but most fatal

lesions blue-black and >6mm

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Melanoma

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Premalignant

grey-white

idiopathic

doesnt wipe off

tx: biopsy and exercise

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Leukoplakia

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Benign

Cauliflower or wart-like appearance*

white due to keratin

similar appearance to verruca vulgaris

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Papilloma

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dark staining of keratin on filiform papillae due to tobacco and/or alcohol

asymptomatic

benign

tx: eliminate predisposing factors, maintain oral hygiene

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Hairy tongue

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atrophy of filiform papillae

AKA benign migratory glossitis

can cause a burning sensation

no tx indicated

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Geographic Tongue

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flat and erythematous

midline of dorsal tongue

loss of filiform papillae

no tx

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Median Rhomboid Glossitis

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Salivary Stones mainly affect submandibular gland

tx: milking the duct, moist heat, increase fluid intake

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Sialolith

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chronic sialolith/trauma on floor of mouth

larger than mucocele

movable, blueish

tx: allow to heal or surgery if necessary

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Ranula

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  • on lower lip, caused by trauma
  • large, but smaller than ranula
  • blue, pink if deeper
  • tx: surgery if needed
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Mucocele

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  • Associated with immunodeficiency
  • white lesion, can be wiped off
  • red, atrophic, on mucosal area
  • asymptomatic
  • tx: antifungal
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Candidiasis

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  • autoimmune disease causing blistering of skin
  • fragile and painful
  • pacantholysis: blister separating epithelial cells
  • nikolskys sign: cleavage by gentle finger pressure
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Pemphigus Vulgarism

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tongue tied due to adhesion of tongue to floor of mouth

short, thick lingual frenum

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Ankyloglossia

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benign lesion on hard palate due to heat from tobacco smoke

completely reversible

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Nicotine Stomatitis

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Associated with denture stomatitis

  • red mucosa with pebbly appearance
  • asymptomatic
    • tx: remove denture nightly, antifungals
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Papillary Hyperplasia

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inflammatory hyperplasia

caused by ill fitting prosthetics

tx: surgical removal, remake prosthetic

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Epulis Fissuratum

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  • lesions on keratinized mucosa fixed to bone
  • symptoms ⇒ burning, tingling, pain
  • lesions disappear in 1-2 days without scarring
  • HSV 1 ⇒ oral, triggered by stress
  • HSV 2 ⇒ genital
    • Herpetic Whitlow ⇒ infection of fingers
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Herpes

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Inflamed gingiva in teeth with large carious lesions

asymptomatic

tx: extraction, root canal

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Pulpitis

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24
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Chickenpox (bilateral)

Shingles (unilateral)

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Varicella-Zoster

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Coxsacie Virus

red, ulcerated macules

tx: symptomatic relief

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Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease

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blue-grey lesion from amalgam left in tissue

radiographic diagnosis

*most common oral pigmented lesion

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Amalgam Tattoo

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purple/blue enlarged vessels

ventral and lateral boarders of tongue

in adults/elders

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Lingual Varicosity

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Clusters of sebaceous glands on lips and buccal mucosa

yellow-white

in >80% of adults

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Fordyce Granules

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AKA Downs Syndrome

  • fissured tongue
  • macroglossia
  • taurodontism
  • periodontal disease
  • microdontia
  • hypodontia
  • hypersalivation
  • delayed exfoliation
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Trisomy 21 Oral Manifestations

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30
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grey-milky opalescent appearance of mucosa

disappears when tissues are stretched

common in African American adults and smokers

idiopathic

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Leukodema

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white line of hyperkeratosis on buccal mucosa

  • associated with parafunctional habits
  • no treatment needed
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Linea Alba

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Cancer of lymph/blood vessles

caused by AIDS

blue-purple macule

tumors on palate/gingiva/skin

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Kaposi’s Sarcoma

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2-3mm marginal line of redness

  • due to lack of response to oral self care and/or periodontal therapy
  • tx:
    • chlorohexadine gluconate 0.12
    • antibiotics
    • antiretroviral therapy
    • antifungal therapy
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Linear Gingival Erythema

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produces hormones in kidney

Cortex: cortisol, aldosterone, androgenic steroids

Medulla: epinephrine and norepinephrine

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Adrenal Gland

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idiopathic freckle

may be syndrome associated

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Melanotic Macule

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AKA thyroid storm

Causes: graves disease, thyroid issues

tx: radioactive iodine, methimazole, propylthiouracil, surgery

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Hyperthyroidism

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  • Adults: thickened lips, enlarged tongue
  • Children: failure of eruption of permanent dentition
  • Causes: autoimmune disease, radioactive treatment
  • tx: levothyroxine
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Hypothyroidism

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38
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Anatomical location
Boarder
Colour
Dimension
Type

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Nomenclature to Describe Lesions

(ABCD+T)

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39
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caused by Paramyxovirus

  • parotid gland enlargement
  • pain when chewing
  • palliative tx
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Mumps

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40
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most common benign salivary tumor

  • epithelial and connective tissue
  • parotid gland, palate
  • painless
  • tx: surgical excision, excellent prognosis
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Mixed Tumor

(Pleomorphic Adenoma)

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Tumor containing lymphoid tissue

  • 2nd most common parotid gland tumor
  • bilateral
  • older men
  • tx: surgical excision
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Warthins Tumor

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Butterfly Rash

women more effected

lesions are ulcerated, erythematous, white center

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Lupus

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abnormal gingival growth

caused by phenytoin, nifedipine, cyclosporin

tx: gingivectomy, discontinue medication, review oral health instruction

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Gingival Hyperplasia

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Common tumor-like growth

  • reactive lesion caused by local irritation/trauma
  • mandibular
  • mostly in females 21-41y/o
  • tx: surgery, scaling to remove irritation
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Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma

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45
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Strong association with geographic tongue

grooves in tongue

benign, asymptomatic, idiopathic

no tx indicated

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Fissured Tongue

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Type 1

  • Insulin dependant
  • Juvenile onset
  • hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis
  • exogenous insulin injections

Type 2

  • Non-insulin dependant
  • adult onset
  • hyperglycemia
  • tx: oral medications, insulin
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Diabetes

Type 1 vs Type 2

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Generally Type 1

  • periodontal disease
  • xerostomia
  • enlargement/erythema of gingiva
  • glossitis
  • candidiasis
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Diabetes Oral Manifestations

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48
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Cushing Syndrome (“Fat so fall is cushioned”)

  • causes⇒ tumor, corticosteroid therapy
  • reversible clinical feautures (buffalo hump, moon face)
  • tx: surgical removal, radiation therapy, corticosteroid-sparing agents
A

Hypercorticism

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Addisons Disease (“addison is skinny”)

  • low cortisol levels
  • weight loss, weakness, hypotension
  • patchy, brown, macular pigmentation in oral cavity
    • tx: prednisone (corticosteroid)
A

Hypoadrenocorticism

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50
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secretes hormones regulating growth and development

  • T3 and T4 hormones regulate breathing, heart rate, CNS, PNS, muscle strength, menstrual cycles, body temperature, metabolism,, brain development
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Thyroid Gland

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  • Nevus: mole or birthmark
  • benign tumor of melanocytes
  • on hard palate, buccal mucosa
  • genetic predisposition
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Melanocytic Nevus

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52
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benign tumor of mature fat cells

  • yellow mass on buccal mucosa and vestibule
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Lipoma

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53
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hyperkeratosis of epithelium caused by friction against tissue

  • white
  • nonmalignant
  • resembles leukoplakia (monitor)
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Frictional Keratosis

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most common tumor in oral cavity

reactive hyperplasia of connective tissue

along bite lines, smooth surfaces

asymptomatic

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Fibroma

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Malignant tumor of bone-forming tissue

Sunburst pattern

teens and elders effected

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Osteosarcoma

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56
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white necrotic tissue that may slough off

  • painful
  • caused by aspirin tablet placed on gingiva instead of swallowing
  • heals in 7-10 days spontaneously
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Aspirin Burn

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57
Q

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hereditary condition

  • bone in mandible replaced by excessive fibrous tissue
  • under age 20
  • bilateral expansion of max and mand
  • premature loss of primary teeth, non-eruption of permanent teeth
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Cherubism

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58
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pre-cancerous, related to sunday exposure

fair-skinned individuals

lower lip and vermillion boarder most affected

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Solar (actinic) Cheilitis

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59
Q

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diffuse, painless, thick plaque

  • slow growing
  • leukoplakia, tobacco pouch keratosis
  • tobacco and HPV are predisposing factors
  • metastasis is extremely rare
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Verrucous Carcinoma

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60
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Smokeless tobacco keratosis

  • stretched mucosa appears fissured
  • thin grey-white translucent plaque
  • severity correlates with quantity of daily use
A

Snuff Dippers Lesion

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Most common salivary gland malignancy*

  • most common in parotid gland*
  • 20-70y/o
  • prognosis depends on size of lesion
    • low - rarely metastasizes
    • high - frequently metastasizes
A

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma

62
Q

.

Dark Pigmentation caused by stimulation of melanin production

Caused by cigarette smoke

  • anterior labial gingiva most common
A

Smokers Melanosis

63
Q

.

Raised flat area most commonly on muccobuccal fold

can disappear in absence of tobacco

may metastasize

A

Tobacco Pouch Keratosis

64
Q

.

Hairy Leukoplakia

  • white patches that resemble folds, doesn’t wipe off
  • usually not malignant
    • cancer “Kaposi’s Sarcoma”
A

Epstein-Barr Virus

65
Q

.

Chronic Atrophic Candidiasis

  • due to irritation from oral appliances
  • tx: remove and clean prosthetics at night, re-size if needed
A

Denture Stomatitis

66
Q

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highly contagious skin infection

  • Staphylococcus Aureus or Streptococcus Pyogenes
  • vesicles resemble herpes
  • young children
  • fever does not occur
A

Impetigo

67
Q

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inflammation and infection between tooth and gingiva

erupting 8’s is most common location

A

Pericoronitis

68
Q

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*huchinsons incisors and mulberry molars

  • caused by Treponema Pallidum
  • sexual transmission
  • chancre: primary stage, highly infectious
  • mucous patch: secondary stage (apx. 6 weeks after chancre), most infectious stage
  • gumma: non-infectious third stage
A

Syphillis

69
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Verruca Vulgaris

  • warts transmitted through direct contact
  • white, papillary, exophytic lesion

Condyloma acuminatum

  • benign, pink lesion, papillary projections
  • sexually transmitted
A

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

70
Q

.

overgrowth of compact bone on buccal of max/mand

  • no tx
  • asymptomatic
A

Exostosis

71
Q

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accumulation of blood in tissue due to trauma

dark in colour

A

Hematoma

72
Q

.

tissues entrapped in tongue

mass on midline, posterior to circumvallate papillae

A

Lingual Thyroid Nodule

73
Q

.

inherited disorder with frequent decrease in neutrophils (2-3days)

  • periodontal disease and ulcerations
  • treatment only when neutrophil count is normal
A

Cyclic Neutropenia

74
Q

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Inherited disorder resulting in dwarfism

  • polydactyly, hyperplastic nails
  • fusion of gingiva from max anteriors
    • lack of incisors, have single tooth in center
  • natal teeth
A

Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome

75
Q

Reversed

Aphthous Ulcers

A

painful ulcers of nonkeratinized mucosa

red halo boarder

heals in 1-2 weeks

minor ⇒ <1cm, 7-10 days to heal

major ⇒>1cm, several weeks to heal; common with immunodeficient conditions

76
Q

Reversed

Pyogenic Granuloma

A

AKA Pregnancy Tumor

  • benign
  • red/purple lesions that easily bleed
  • max ant facial most common
  • tx: surgical excision with biopsy
77
Q

Reversed

Erythema Multiforme

A

target, iris, or bulls eye type lesion

onset is explosive

minor ⇒secondary heres simplex hypersensitivity

severe*⇒steven-johnson syndrome

78
Q

Reversed

Lichen Planus

A

benign

Wickhams Striae - white lines

most common on buccal mucosa

79
Q

Reversed

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A

Extremely common malignancy

can metastasize to lymph nodes

alcohol and tobacco are predisposing factors

tx: surgical excision and/or radiation therapy

80
Q

Reversed

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A

Malignant

Most common skin cancer

chronic ulcers with rolled boarders

caused by chronic sunday exposure

81
Q

Reversed

Melanoma

A

Malignant

3rd most common skin cancer, but most fatal

lesions blue-black and >6mm

82
Q

Reversed

Leukoplakia

A

Premalignant

grey-white

idiopathic

doesnt wipe off

tx: biopsy and exercise

83
Q

Reversed

Papilloma

A

Benign

Cauliflower or wart-like appearance*

white due to keratin

similar appearance to verruca vulgaris

84
Q

Reversed

Hairy tongue

A

dark staining of keratin on filiform papillae due to tobacco and/or alcohol

asymptomatic

benign

tx: eliminate predisposing factors, maintain oral hygiene

85
Q

Reversed

Geographic Tongue

A

atrophy of filiform papillae

AKA benign migratory glossitis

can cause a burning sensation

no tx indicated

86
Q

Reversed

Median Rhomboid Glossitis

A

flat and erythematous

midline of dorsal tongue

loss of filiform papillae

no tx

87
Q

Reversed

Sialolith

A

Salivary Stones mainly affect submandibular gland

tx: milking the duct, moist heat, increase fluid intake

88
Q

Reversed

Ranula

A

chronic sialolith/trauma on floor of mouth

larger than mucocele

movable, blueish

tx: allow to heal or surgery if necessary

89
Q

Reversed

Mucocele

A
  • on lower lip, caused by trauma
  • large, but smaller than ranula
  • blue, pink if deeper
  • tx: surgery if needed
90
Q

Reversed

Candidiasis

A
  • Associated with immunodeficiency
  • white lesion, can be wiped off
  • red, atrophic, on mucosal area
  • asymptomatic
  • tx: antifungal
91
Q

Reversed

Pemphigus Vulgarism

A
  • autoimmune disease causing blistering of skin
  • fragile and painful
  • pacantholysis: blister separating epithelial cells
  • nikolskys sign: cleavage by gentle finger pressure
92
Q

Reversed

Ankyloglossia

A

tongue tied due to adhesion of tongue to floor of mouth

short, thick lingual frenum

93
Q

Reversed

Nicotine Stomatitis

A

benign lesion on hard palate due to heat from tobacco smoke

completely reversible

94
Q

Reversed

Papillary Hyperplasia

A

Associated with denture stomatitis

  • red mucosa with pebbly appearance
  • asymptomatic
    • tx: remove denture nightly, antifungals
95
Q

Reversed

Epulis Fissuratum

A

inflammatory hyperplasia

caused by ill fitting prosthetics

tx: surgical removal, remake prosthetic

96
Q

Reversed

Herpes

A
  • lesions on keratinized mucosa fixed to bone
  • symptoms ⇒ burning, tingling, pain
  • lesions disappear in 1-2 days without scarring
  • HSV 1 ⇒ oral, triggered by stress
  • HSV 2 ⇒ genital
    • Herpetic Whitlow ⇒ infection of fingers
97
Q

Reversed

Pulpitis

A

Inflamed gingiva in teeth with large carious lesions

asymptomatic

tx: extraction, root canal

98
Q

Reversed

Varicella-Zoster

A

Chickenpox (bilateral)

Shingles (unilateral)

99
Q

Reversed

Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease

A

Coxsacie Virus

red, ulcerated macules

tx: symptomatic relief

100
Q

Reversed

Amalgam Tattoo

A

blue-grey lesion from amalgam left in tissue

radiographic diagnosis

*most common oral pigmented lesion

101
Q

Reversed

Lingual Varicosity

A

purple/blue enlarged vessels

ventral and lateral boarders of tongue

in adults/elders

102
Q

Reversed

Fordyce Granules

A

Clusters of sebaceous glands on lips and buccal mucosa

yellow-white

in >80% of adults

103
Q

Reversed

Trisomy 21 Oral Manifestations

A

AKA Downs Syndrome

  • fissured tongue
  • macroglossia
  • taurodontism
  • periodontal disease
  • microdontia
  • hypodontia
  • hypersalivation
  • delayed exfoliation
104
Q

Reversed

Leukodema

A

grey-milky opalescent appearance of mucosa

disappears when tissues are stretched

common in African American adults and smokers

idiopathic

105
Q

Reversed

Linea Alba

A

white line of hyperkeratosis on buccal mucosa

  • associated with parafunctional habits
  • no treatment needed
106
Q

Reversed

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

A

Cancer of lymph/blood vessles

caused by AIDS

blue-purple macule

tumors on palate/gingiva/skin

107
Q

Reversed

Linear Gingival Erythema

A

2-3mm marginal line of redness

  • due to lack of response to oral self care and/or periodontal therapy
  • tx:
    • chlorohexadine gluconate 0.12
    • antibiotics
    • antiretroviral therapy
    • antifungal therapy
108
Q

Reversed

Adrenal Gland

A

produces hormones in kidney

Cortex: cortisol, aldosterone, androgenic steroids

Medulla: epinephrine and norepinephrine

109
Q

Reversed

Melanotic Macule

A

idiopathic freckle

may be syndrome associated

110
Q

Reversed

Hyperthyroidism

A

AKA thyroid storm

Causes: graves disease, thyroid issues

tx: radioactive iodine, methimazole, propylthiouracil, surgery

111
Q

Reversed

Hypothyroidism

A
  • Adults: thickened lips, enlarged tongue
  • Children: failure of eruption of permanent dentition
  • Causes: autoimmune disease, radioactive treatment
  • tx: levothyroxine
112
Q

Reversed

Nomenclature to Describe Lesions

(ABCD+T)

A

Anatomical location
Boarder
Colour
Dimension
Type

113
Q

Reversed

Mumps

A

caused by Paramyxovirus

  • parotid gland enlargement
  • pain when chewing
  • palliative tx
114
Q

Reversed

Mixed Tumor

(Pleomorphic Adenoma)

A

most common benign salivary tumor

  • epithelial and connective tissue
  • parotid gland, palate
  • painless
  • tx: surgical excision, excellent prognosis
115
Q

Reversed

Warthins Tumor

A

Tumor containing lymphoid tissue

  • 2nd most common parotid gland tumor
  • bilateral
  • older men
  • tx: surgical excision
116
Q

Reversed

Lupus

A

Butterfly Rash

women more effected

lesions are ulcerated, erythematous, white center

117
Q

Reversed

Gingival Hyperplasia

A

abnormal gingival growth

caused by phenytoin, nifedipine, cyclosporin

tx: gingivectomy, discontinue medication, review oral health instruction

118
Q

Reversed

Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma

A

Common tumor-like growth

  • reactive lesion caused by local irritation/trauma
  • mandibular
  • mostly in females 21-41y/o
  • tx: surgery, scaling to remove irritation
119
Q

Reversed

Fissured Tongue

A

Strong association with geographic tongue

grooves in tongue

benign, asymptomatic, idiopathic

no tx indicated

120
Q

Reversed

Diabetes

Type 1 vs Type 2

A

Type 1

  • Insulin dependant
  • Juvenile onset
  • hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis
  • exogenous insulin injections

Type 2

  • Non-insulin dependant
  • adult onset
  • hyperglycemia
  • tx: oral medications, insulin
121
Q

Reversed

Diabetes Oral Manifestations

A

Generally Type 1

  • periodontal disease
  • xerostomia
  • enlargement/erythema of gingiva
  • glossitis
  • candidiasis
122
Q

Reversed

Hypercorticism

A

Cushing Syndrome (“Fat so fall is cushioned”)

  • causes⇒ tumor, corticosteroid therapy
  • reversible clinical feautures (buffalo hump, moon face)
  • tx: surgical removal, radiation therapy, corticosteroid-sparing agents
123
Q

Reversed

Hypoadrenocorticism

A

Addisons Disease (“addison is skinny”)

  • low cortisol levels
  • weight loss, weakness, hypotension
  • patchy, brown, macular pigmentation in oral cavity
    • tx: prednisone (corticosteroid)
124
Q

Reversed

Thyroid Gland

A

secretes hormones regulating growth and development

  • T3 and T4 hormones regulate breathing, heart rate, CNS, PNS, muscle strength, menstrual cycles, body temperature, metabolism,, brain development
125
Q

Reversed

Melanocytic Nevus

A
  • Nevus: mole or birthmark
  • benign tumor of melanocytes
  • on hard palate, buccal mucosa
  • genetic predisposition
126
Q

Reversed

Lipoma

A

benign tumor of mature fat cells

  • yellow mass on buccal mucosa and vestibule
127
Q

Reversed

Frictional Keratosis

A

hyperkeratosis of epithelium caused by friction against tissue

  • white
  • nonmalignant
  • resembles leukoplakia (monitor)
128
Q

Reversed

Fibroma

A

most common tumor in oral cavity

reactive hyperplasia of connective tissue

along bite lines, smooth surfaces

asymptomatic

129
Q

Reversed

Osteosarcoma

A

Malignant tumor of bone-forming tissue

Sunburst pattern

teens and elders effected

130
Q

Reversed

Aspirin Burn

A

white necrotic tissue that may slough off

  • painful
  • caused by aspirin tablet placed on gingiva instead of swallowing
  • heals in 7-10 days spontaneously
131
Q

Reversed

Cherubism

A

hereditary condition

  • bone in mandible replaced by excessive fibrous tissue
  • under age 20
  • bilateral expansion of max and mand
  • premature loss of primary teeth, non-eruption of permanent teeth
132
Q

Reversed

Solar (actinic) Cheilitis

A

pre-cancerous, related to sunday exposure

fair-skinned individuals

lower lip and vermillion boarder most affected

133
Q

Reversed

Verrucous Carcinoma

A

diffuse, painless, thick plaque

  • slow growing
  • leukoplakia, tobacco pouch keratosis
  • tobacco and HPV are predisposing factors
  • metastasis is extremely rare
134
Q

Reversed

Snuff Dippers Lesion

A

Smokeless tobacco keratosis

  • stretched mucosa appears fissured
  • thin grey-white translucent plaque
  • severity correlates with quantity of daily use
135
Q

Reversed

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma

A

Most common salivary gland malignancy*

  • most common in parotid gland*
  • 20-70y/o
  • prognosis depends on size of lesion
    • low - rarely metastasizes
    • high - frequently metastasizes
136
Q

Reversed

Smokers Melanosis

A

Dark Pigmentation caused by stimulation of melanin production

Caused by cigarette smoke

  • anterior labial gingiva most common
137
Q

Reversed

Tobacco Pouch Keratosis

A

Raised flat area most commonly on muccobuccal fold

can disappear in absence of tobacco

may metastasize

138
Q

Reversed

Epstein-Barr Virus

A

Hairy Leukoplakia

  • white patches that resemble folds, doesn’t wipe off
  • usually not malignant
    • cancer “Kaposi’s Sarcoma”
139
Q

Reversed

Denture Stomatitis

A

Chronic Atrophic Candidiasis

  • due to irritation from oral appliances
  • tx: remove and clean prosthetics at night, re-size if needed
140
Q

Reversed

Impetigo

A

highly contagious skin infection

  • Staphylococcus Aureus or Streptococcus Pyogenes
  • vesicles resemble herpes
  • young children
  • fever does not occur
141
Q

Reversed

Pericoronitis

A

inflammation and infection between tooth and gingiva

erupting 8’s is most common location

142
Q

Reversed

Syphillis

A

*huchinsons incisors and mulberry molars

  • caused by Treponema Pallidum
  • sexual transmission
  • chancre: primary stage, highly infectious
  • mucous patch: secondary stage (apx. 6 weeks after chancre), most infectious stage
  • gumma: non-infectious third stage
143
Q

Reversed

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

A

Verruca Vulgaris

  • warts transmitted through direct contact
  • white, papillary, exophytic lesion

Condyloma acuminatum

  • benign, pink lesion, papillary projections
  • sexually transmitted
144
Q

Reversed

Exostosis

A

overgrowth of compact bone on buccal of max/mand

  • no tx
  • asymptomatic
145
Q

Reversed

Hematoma

A

accumulation of blood in tissue due to trauma

dark in colour

146
Q

Reversed

Lingual Thyroid Nodule

A

tissues entrapped in tongue

mass on midline, posterior to circumvallate papillae

147
Q

Reversed

Cyclic Neutropenia

A

inherited disorder with frequent decrease in neutrophils (2-3days)

  • periodontal disease and ulcerations
  • treatment only when neutrophil count is normal
148
Q

Reversed

Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome

A

Inherited disorder resulting in dwarfism

  • polydactyly, hyperplastic nails
  • fusion of gingiva from max anteriors
    • lack of incisors, have single tooth in center
  • natal teeth

NBDHE May 2022 (12 decks)

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