Principles of Soft Tissue differential diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
For Soft Tissue Lesions
(3)
A
- Texture/ Consistency
- Association with surrounding tissue
- Anatomic Location Changes DDx
2
Q
- Association with surrounding tissue
(2)
A
– Fixed vs. Moveable
– Displacing vs. devouring
3
Q
For White lesions
(6)
A
- Wipe first
- Sources of Friction
- Chemicals
- Heat
- Alter environment & Re-evaluate
- White lesions are mostly “low-risk” lesions
– But location matters
4
Q
For Red Lesions
(5)
A
- Diascopy
- Location!
- Habits
- Trauma
- Medical History
– Coagulation
5
Q
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For Red/white Lesions
(7)
A
- Social history
- Tooth paste/floss
- Mouthwash
- Candies, gums, mints, Tic Tacs™, lozenges
- Herbal supplements
- Oral Habits
– Tooth picks - Changes in medicines
6
Q
For Pigmented lesions
(6)
A
- Number
- Size
- Onset
- Distrubution
- Borders
- Location
– Other areas of the body
7
Q
For Ulcers
(5)
A
- Number
- Size
- Onset
– Speed
– Prodrome - Frequency/Duration
- Location
– Other areas of the body
8
Q
Vesicle
A
- A small circumscribed elevated lesion usually less than 1cm in
diameter, usually contains serous fluid
9
Q
Bulla
A
- Circumscribed elevated lesion that is around 1cm in diameter, usually
contains serous fluid
10
Q
Pustule
A
- Various sized circumscribed elevations containing pus
11
Q
Macule
A
- An area that is usually distinguished by a color different from that of
the surrounding tissue: It is flat and does not protrude above the
surface of the normal tissue.
12
Q
Papule
A
- A small circumscribed lesion usually less than 1cm in diameter that is
elevated or protrudes above the surface of normal surrounding
tissue.
13
Q
Nodule
A
- A circumscribed lesion usually greater than 1cm in diameter that is
elevated or protrudes above or below the surface of normal
surrounding tissue.
14
Q
Pedunculated
A
- Attached by a stem-like or stalk base
15
Q
Sessile
A
- Describing the base of a lesion that is flat stem-like
