Tissue Deviating From Normal Flashcards
variation of normal; unusual but not needing referral
atypical
need referral for evaluation
abnormal
atypical or abnormal? unusual swelling d/t infection, mumps, enlarged lymph nodes
abnormal
atypical or abnormal? hemangiomas, moles
atypical (unless suspicious mole)
Cracked, encrusted surfaces at commissural folds from a fungal infection
angular cheilitis
Cold sore, Vesicle (fluid filled), Irregular border–heals within 1-2 weeks
herpes lesion
atypical or abnormal? angular cheilitis
atypical
atypical or abnormal? herpes lesion
atypical
hallmark signs of cancerous oral lesions
red/white/mix in color, does not heal, ulcerated
canker sore, caused by trauma/citrus fruits, white with red halo
aphthous ulcer
atypical or abnormal? aphthous ulcer
atypical
blocked salivary duct on lower lip
mucocele
atypical or abnormal? mucocele
atypical, but abnormal in that it needs to be excised
atypical or abnormal? fibroma
abnormal (needs surgery to remove)
atypical or abnormal? high frenum attachment
atypical