Red patches Flashcards
Types of red patches
Infective
Associated with dermatological disorders
idiopathic
neoplastic
examples of infective red patches
periodontal disease
median rhomboid glossitis
HIV gingivitis
Examples of red patches associated with dermatological disorders
erosive lichen planus
discoid lupus erythematosus
example of idiopathic red patch
geographic tongue
erythroplakia
examples of neoplastic red patch
dysplastic lesion
squamous cell carcinoma
what is medical rhomboid glossitis
rhomboid red patch on midline of posterior aspect of anterior 2/3 of tongue
is median rhomboid glossitis symptomatic or not
not symptomatic
median rhomboid glossitis aetiology
uncertain - most cases associated with candida
histopathology of median rhomboid glossitis
loss of lingual papillae
parakeratosis and acanthosis of squamous epithelium
treatment for median rhomboid glossitis
antifungal medication
is erythroplakia an oral potentially malignant disorder
yes
appearance of erythroplakia
red ‘velvety’ appearance, smooth or nodular
what is more common erthroplakia or leukoplakia
leukoplakia
where is erthroplakia most commonly seen in mouth
palate
floor of mouth
buccal mucosa
2 components that make up erythroleukoplakia
leukoplakia
erythroplakia