SPECIAL CARE bleeding disorders blood cancers MRONJ Flashcards

1
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what are the 2 types of bleeding disorders?

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platelet disorders
clotting disorders

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2
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describe normal haemostasis?

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blood vessel vasoconstriction
platelet plug
activation of coagulation - stable fibrin plug
activation of fibrinolysis - clot dissolution

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what are the 3 types of platelet disorders?

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failed platelet production
excessive platelet destruction
abnormal platelet function

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4
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what is thrombocytopenia?

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low platelets

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5
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what are causes of thrombocytopenia?

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autoimmune
alcoholism
bone marrow disease
cancer
infection - HIV, EBV
cancer treatments
liver problems - cirrhosis and hepatitis
glanzmanns disease

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6
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what is glanzmanns disease?

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autosomal disease which affects platelet aggregation

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7
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symptoms of platelet disorders?

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epistaxis
menorrhagia
gingival haemorrhage

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8
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dental management of pt with platelet disorder?

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liaise with haematology/ oncology
FBC prior to procedure
platelet levels above 50 for xLA
platelet levels above 70 for major surgery

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9
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what is given to pt to increase platelet count?

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steroids
eltrombopag
tranexamic acid
platelet transfusion

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10
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what is tranexamic acid used for?

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treat or prevent excessive blood loss

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11
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what is the action of tranexamic acid?

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antifibrinolytic action - stops clots breaking down

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12
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name the common clotting disorders?

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Von Willebrand’s disease
haemophillia A (factor viii)
haemophillia B (factor IX)

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13
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what is von willebrand factor needed for?

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it is a co-factor for normal platelet adhesion

also a carrier for factor VIII

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14
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what are symptoms of VWD?

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excessive bleeding from injury, surgery, dental xla
frequent nosebleeds
heavy periods
heavy bleeding during labour and delivery
blood in urine or stool
easy bruising or lumpy bruises

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15
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what is the tx for VWD?

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often no day-to-day tx

for dental procedure:
tranexamic acid (mouthwash or tablets)
desmopressin
factor VIII (only for severe cases)

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16
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what is desmopressin (DDAVP)?

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synthetic version of vasopressin
stimulates the release of VWF and increase in factor VIII levels

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17
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how may desmopressin be delivered?

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IV
IM
SC
Intranasal

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18
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what does the severity of haemophillia depend on?

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depends on level of clotting factor

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19
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what are symptoms of haemophillia?

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nosebleeds
prolonged bleeding from wounds
bleeding gyms
skin that bruises easy
pain and stiffness around joints
internal bleedingw

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20
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what type of haemophillia is more common?

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21
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Why must dental xla be planned for pts with severe haemophillia?

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one of the most common life threatening bleeds
they will need prophylactic factor VIII

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22
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what is haemostatic cover therapy required for, according to WFH guidelines?

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xla
oral surgery
perio surgery
implant surgery
IDBs, lingual infils

23
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what must you do prior, during and after xla for a haemophillia pt?

A

liase with haemophillia centre to organise factor replacement therapy
use of buccal articaine
tranexamic acid mouthwash and/or tablets
topical haemostatic agents - pressure packs, sutures, oxidised cellulose

24
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what management is required for perio tx of haemophillia pts?

A

pre and post op tranexamic acid required

25
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what are the challenged of pts with bleeding disorders?

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reluctance to brush teeth due to fear of bleeding
reluctance to access regular dental care due to fear of haemorrhage
poorer attendance
increased rate of extractions

26
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what are challenges with haematological cover?

A

some pt develop inhibitors to replacement clotting factors so require more expensive drugs

27
Q

name drugs which affect bleeding?

A

anti-platelet drugs - aspirin, clopidogrel
anti-coagulants - warfarin, heparin
newer anti-coagulants - dabigatran, apixaban, rivaroxaban, edoxaban

28
Q

what are the types of blood cancer?

A

myeloma
leukaemia
lymphoma
myelodysplasia

29
Q

what is multiple myeloma?

A

plasma cell neoplasm - production of abnormal serum immunoglobulins

30
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what is multiple myeloma sometimes related to?

A

radiotherapy or petroleum products

31
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how is myeloma diagnosed?

A

blood tests
CT/MRI scan
bone marrow biopsy

32
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what are the affects of myeloma?

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bone pain
renal failure
anemia
neurological lesions
hyperviscosity syndrome - thick blood

33
Q

dental aspects of myeloma?

A

root resorption
loose teeth
mental anaesthesia
pathological fractures
rare cause of mandibular radiolucencies

34
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what are the tx for myeloma?

A

chemotherapy
steroids
bisphosphonates
biological therapies

35
Q

what are the 4 types of leukaemia?

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acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
acute myeloid leukaemia
chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
chronic myeloid leukaemia

36
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who is acute lymphocytic leukaemia more common in?

A

children

37
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who is acute myeloid leukaemia more common in?

A

adults - poor prognosis

38
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who is chronic leukaemia more common in?

A

adults

39
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what are symptoms of chronic leukaemia that pts may present with?

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splenomegaly
lymph node enlargement

40
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what is treatment for leukaemia?

A

chemo
radiation therapy
stem cell transplant
immunotherapy
tyrosine kinase inhibitors

41
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what are dental aspects of leukaemia?

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crowding out of normal blood cells by the leukaemic cells
anaemia
bleeding tendencies
susceptibility to infections
septicaemia from oral infections

42
Q

how may leukaemia present in the mouth?

A

mucosal pallor
ulceration
gingival swelling
spontaneous bleeding

43
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what is lymphoma?

A

cancer of the lymph glands or other organs of the lymphatic system

44
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what are the types of lymphoma?

A

Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma

45
Q

what are symptoms of lymphoma?

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non tender swollen lymph nodes, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss

46
Q

how does Hodgkins lymphoma arise?

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develops from B lymphocytes
characterised by reed-sternberg cells

47
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how is hodgkins lymphoma treated?

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aggressive chemotherapy and radiotherapy

48
Q

what does non-hodgkins lymphoma affect?

A

B lymphocytes or T lymphocytes

49
Q

name a monoclonal antibody therapy

A

rituximab

50
Q

what is myelodysplasia?

A

rare type of blood cancer - dont have enough healthy blood cells, bone marrow makes abnormal cells instead of healthy blood cells

51
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what are symptoms of myelodysplasia?

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weakness, tiredness, breathlessness

frequent infections

bruising and easy bleeding, such as nose bleeds

52
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what are treatments for myelodysplasia?

A

GF injections
blood transfusion
antibiotics
biologic therapies
chemotherapy
immunosuppressants
stem cells (bone marrow) transplant

53
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what are the dental aspects of myelodysplasia?

A

risk of bleeding - platelets, clotting
may need platelet transfusion
may be on steroids, bisphosphonates
MRONJ risk