Red patches Flashcards

1
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Types of red patches

A

Infective
Associated with dermatological disorders
idiopathic
neoplastic

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2
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examples of infective red patches

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periodontal disease
median rhomboid glossitis
HIV gingivitis

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3
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Examples of red patches associated with dermatological disorders

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erosive lichen planus
discoid lupus erythematosus

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4
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example of idiopathic red patch

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geographic tongue
erythroplakia

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5
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examples of neoplastic red patch

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dysplastic lesion
squamous cell carcinoma

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6
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what is medical rhomboid glossitis

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rhomboid red patch on midline of posterior aspect of anterior 2/3 of tongue

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7
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is median rhomboid glossitis symptomatic or not

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not symptomatic

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8
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median rhomboid glossitis aetiology

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uncertain - most cases associated with candida

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9
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histopathology of median rhomboid glossitis

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loss of lingual papillae
parakeratosis and acanthosis of squamous epithelium

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10
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treatment for median rhomboid glossitis

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antifungal medication

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11
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is erythroplakia an oral potentially malignant disorder

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yes

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12
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appearance of erythroplakia

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red ‘velvety’ appearance, smooth or nodular

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13
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what is more common erthroplakia or leukoplakia

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leukoplakia

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14
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where is erthroplakia most commonly seen in mouth

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palate
floor of mouth
buccal mucosa

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15
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2 components that make up erythroleukoplakia

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leukoplakia
erythroplakia

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16
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Percentage on biopsy of erthroleukoplakia with be severe dysplasia or cacrinoma

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90%