Week 15 Ch 8 Oral Manisfestations Flashcards
1
Q
What are three bleeding disorders?
A
- Hemostasis.
- Purpura
- Hemophilia
2
Q
What is purpura?
A
Reddish – blue discolouration of the mucosa or skin that results from a spontaneous extravasation of blood.
3
Q
What is purpura caused by?
A
Caused by deficiency in blood platelets, or an increase in capillary fragility
4
Q
What are the oral manifestations of purpura?
A
Oozing of the flood at the gingival margins in several sites without the presence of gingivitis or inflammation.