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Question 1

Fordyce Granules

Answer 1

(Ectopic Sebaceous Glands)
Increased prominence during puberty
Commonly occur on buccal mucosa and lips
Appear as flat or slightly elevated submucosal yellow-white papules or plaques
TX: None

Question 2

Amyloid (Amyloidosis)

Answer 2

-Rare disease in which amyloid, an abnormal protein, will build
up in organs and disrupt normal function
-Not normally found in the body, but can be formed by various
proteins and negatively —–impact major systems of the body
-May not be detected until advanced stages of disease
-Tongue will typically become enlarged and scalloped edges can
be seen on lateral border
-Swallowing may become challenging as tongue proportions
increase