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local causes of ulcerative diseases |
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1) burns 2) trauma 3) aphthous stomatitis 4) malignant neoplasms 5) drugs 6) infectious diseases: syphilis, TB, viral stomatitis, dep fungal infections, ANUG, HIV |
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systemic causes of oral ulcerative disease |
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1) mucocutaneous disease 2) blood disorders 3) GI disease 4) rheumatic disease 5) vasculitides 6) endocrine disorders 7) drug reactions |
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you should ____ biopsy an ulcer that has been present for more than ____ days |
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always biopsy an ulcer that has been present for more than 14 days |
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extraoral findings suggesting systemic etiology of ulcers |
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1) skin lesions 2) ocular lesions 3) anogenital lesions 4) purpura 5) fever 6) lymphadenopathy 7) splenomegaly 8) chronic cough 9) weight loss 10) fatigue/weakness 11) GI complaints |
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most common ulcers are due to _____ or _____ |
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trauma or aphthous stomatitis |
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aphthous stomatitis is a... (laymen terms) |
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is aphthous stomatitis common or rare? |
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aphthous stomatitis usually occurs during... |
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aphthous stomatitis is more/less common in wealthy? |
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more common in the wealthy |
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aphthous stomatitis is more common in M/F? |
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is aphthous stomatitis recurrent? |
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aphthous stomatitis presents with ____ (#), _____ ulcers |
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one or more painful ulcers |
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how long do aphthous stomatitis ulcers last? |
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where are aphthous stomatitis ulcers most common found? |
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movable mucosa (lip, buccal mucosa, soft palate) -not hard palate, dorsal tongue or gingiva) |
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3 types of aphthous stomatitis |
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1) minor 2) major 3) herpetiform |
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which type of aphthous stomatitis is most common? |
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minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers are less than ___ cm |
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minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers are ____ (duration) |
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minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers are found more in the ____ part of the mouth |
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major aphthous stomatitis ulcers are more ____ than minor ulcers |
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major aphthous stomatitis ulcers are found more in the ____ part of the mouth |
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minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers recur about every ____ months |
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how do minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers look clinically? |
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oval, grayish-yellow necrotic center with erythematous periphery |
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are minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers painful? |
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how long does it take for minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers to heal? |
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major aphthous stomatitis ulcers usually affect what part of the mouth? |
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are major aphthous stomatitis ulcers painful? |
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major aphthous stomatitis ulcers may cause.... |
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major aphthous stomatitis ulcers may heal with ____ formation |
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what are the pathology findings of aphthous stomatitis ulcers? |
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-non-specific ulceration -inflammatory infiltrate -can see bacterial colonization on surface |
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systemic conditions that are associated with recurrent aphthous stomatitis |
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1) vitamin deficiencies: B12 and folic acid 2) Bechet's syndrome 3) Crohn's disease, IBD 4) HIV 5) mTOR inhibitor use (rapamycin) |
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if systemic etiology is suspected for apthous stomatitis ulcers, the patient needs a work up for... |
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treatment for recurrent aphthous stomatitis includes... |
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1) palliation 2) reduce inflammation 3) reduce TNF |
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tx for minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers |
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1) topical palliation: -benzocaine gel -topical lidocaine -benadryl suspension
2) leukotriene antagonist -amlexanox gel
3) topical steroids -triamcinalone -fluocinonide
4) pain management -NSAIDS -acetaminophen |
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tx for major aphthous stomatitis ulcers |
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1) pain management -NSAIDS -acetaminophen -narcotics -lidocaine -benadryl
2) steroids -decadron suspension -prednisone
3) anti-TNF -pentoxifylline -thalidomide |
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non-recurrent ulcers can be caused by... |
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1) trauma 2) cancer 3) infections: fungal, viral, HIV, bacterial |
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causes of aphthous stomatitis ulcers? |
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1) increased peripheral blood CD8+ and reduced CD4+ cells 2) ulcerative phase --> increased mucosal levels of cytotoix T-cells 3) increased levels of adhesion molecules in submucosa precedes clinical manifestations 4) increased TNF alpha levels in serum and saliva |
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what cytokine is used for monitoring of apththous stomatitis ulcers? |
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ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF DERMATOLOGIC DISEASES |
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types of dermatologic diseases that have oral findings |
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1) lichenoid diseases 2) autoimmune diseases 3) other -erythema multiforme |
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types of lichenoid diseases |
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-lichen planus -Lupus -GVHD -Hep C |
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types of autoimmune diseases |
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-pemphigus vulgaris -paraneoplastic pemphigus -mucous membrane pemphigous |
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what is desquamative gingivitis? |
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when the gingiva peels away |
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is desquamative gingivitis a diagnosis? |
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desquamative gingivitis is a ____ term used to describe a manifestation usually of _____ or _____ |
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a clinical term used to describe a manifestation usually of lichen planus or mucous membrane pemphigoid |
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desquamative gingivitis is found more in M/F? |
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desquamative gingivitis usually involves what part of the mouth? |
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gingiva that has desquamative gingivitis looks... |
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desquamative gingivitis may have a sensitivity to... |
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skin lesions of lichen planus clinically look like... |
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purple, polygonal papules |
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are lichen planus lesions itchy? |
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where are lichen planus skin lesions found? |
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flexor surfaces of extremities |
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1) reticular form 2) erythematous form |
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is the reticular form symptomatic or asymptomatic? |
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where is the reticular form found in the mouth? |
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which type of lichen planus is more common? |
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what are the lacy white striations in oral lichen planus called? |
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on the dorsal tongue, lichen planus can look like... |
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is the erythematous form of lichen planus symptomatic or asymptomatic? |
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erythematous form of lichen planus clinically looks... |
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red areas with or without ulcerations |
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____ are at the periphery of erythematous lesions in lichen planus |
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which form of lichen planus causes desquamative gingivitis? |
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erythematous form of lichen planus must be distinguished from ___ and ____ |
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mucous membrane pemphigous and pemphigus vulgaris |
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lichenoid mucositis is associated with... |
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1) NSAIDS 2) anti-hypertensive drugs 3) anti-hyperglycemic drugs 4) cholesterol lowering drugs 5) anti-gout meds 6) amalgam restorations 7) cinnamon flavoring 8) herbal remedies |
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on histo, lichen planus shows... |
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orthokeratosis or parakeratosis |
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on histo, the rete ridges of lichen planus look |
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saw tooth rete pegs (sharp and pointy instead of rounded) |
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on histo in lichen planus, the basal cell layer looks... |
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degenerated...more squamous and pink |
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on histo in lichen planus there is a band-like infiltrate of... |
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2 basic options for tx of lichen planus |
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1) observation if patient isn't bothered 2) topical corticosteroids |
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what corticosteroids are used to treat localized lesions of lichen planus? diffuse lesions? |
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-localized lesion: fluocinonide or clobetasol -diffuse lesion: dexamethasone elixir |
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when treating lichen planus, prophylactic ____ should be used in patients who are predisposed to ____ |
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prophylactic anti-fungals in patients predisposed to candidiasis |
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patients with lichen planus have a ___% increased risk of developing SCCa |
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_____ is recommended in treatment for lichen planus |
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what is lichenoid mucositis? |
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drug-related lichen planus (as opposed to idiopathic) |
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____ can be seen on histo in lichen planus that represents degenerating keratinocytes in the epithelium and connective tissue interface |
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____ is the most common connective tissue disease in the US |
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3 subtypes of lupus erythematosus |
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1) systemic lupus erythematosus 2) chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus 3) subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus |
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the early stages of SLE are... |
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non-specific (fever, weight loss, arthritis, fatigue) |
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_____ is involved in 40-50% of ppl w/ SLE |
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there are oral lesions in ____% of ppl w/ SLE |
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oral lesions in SLE can look like _____ lesions on the ____, ____ or ____ |
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lichenoid lesions on the palate, buccal mucosa or gingiva |
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is chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus a systemic disease? |
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CCLE lesions are exacerbated by ____ |
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healing of CCLE lesions results in ___ with ____ |
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clinically, CCLE skin lesions look like...___ patches on ____ |
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scaly red patches on sun-exposed skin |
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oral lesions of CCLE look exactly like ____ lesions |
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lichen planus lesions -erythematous zone -fine white striae -may be sensitive to acidic or salty foods |
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subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus features are between... |
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____ lesions are the most prominent feature of SCLE |
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skin lesions of SCLE are sensitive to ___ |
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do skin lesions of SCLE heal like CCLE? |
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no, there is no atrophy or scarring |
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similar to SLE, there is involvement of ____ and ____ in SCLE? |
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joints and musculoskeletal |
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unlike SLE, there isn't involvement of ____ in SCLE |
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oral lesions of lupus erythematosus resemble... |
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in oral lesions of lupus erythematosus, there are patchy deposits of ____ material in the basement membrane |
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_____ on histo in lupus erythematosus distinguishes it from lichen planus |
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immunofluorescence test in lupus erythematosus shows ______ deposition in a ____ band at the _____ |
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IgM, IgG and C3 in a granular band at the basement membrane |
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anti-nuclear antibodies are found in what % of lupus erythematosus? |
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antibodies against double stranded DNA are found in what % of lupus erythematosus? |
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antibodies against small nuclear RNA are found in what % of lupus erythematosus |
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antibodies against ___ is the most specific for lupus? |
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-avoid sun exposure -mild disease managed w/ NSAIDS and anti-malarials |
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____ is the #1 cause of death in patients with SLE |
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treatment for chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus - avoid ____ -med ____ -____ or ____ for resistant cases |
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-avoid sun exposure -topical corticosteroids -thalidomide or anti-malarials for resistant cases |
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5% of CCLE cases transform into ____ |
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graft versus host disease is seen in what patient population? |
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allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients |
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milder graft v host diseases is seen in what patients? |
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1) better histocompatibility match 2) younger 3) cord blood received 4) female |
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acute graft v host disease is seen within how many days of transplant? |
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___% of patients are affected with acute GVHD |
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diarrhea nausea vomiting liver dysfunction abdominal pain |
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chronic graft v host disease is seen within how many days of transplant? |
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continuation of acute form or new development >100 days |
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___ may be the only sign of GVHD |
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1) Wickham striae 2) diffuse white papules on tongue, labial mucosa, buccal mucosa 3) burning mucosa 4) xerostomia 5) palatal mucoceles 6) ulcers that last >2 weeks |
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histo of GVHD looks like... |
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on histo, advanced cases of GVHD have ____ deposition |
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on histo of GVHD, ____ show inflammation then ____ and ____ |
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*minor salivary glands show periductal inflammation then *acinar destruction and *fibrosis |
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tx for oral ulcers in GVHD |
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topical or intra-lesional steroids |
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____ is used to identify auto-antibodies bound to patient's tissue |
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direct immunofluorescence |
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____ identifies auto-antibodies circulating in the patient's blood |
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indirect immunofluorescence |
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different types of pemphigus diseases |
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-pemphigus vulgaris *most common -pemphigus vegetans -pemphigus erythematosus -pemphigus foliaceus |
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pemphigus vulgaris is caused by.... |
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does pemphigus vulgaris affect M/F more? |
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neither (unlike many autoimmune diseases which are more F) |
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population affected more by pemphigus vulgaris? |
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Definition
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clinical features of pemphigus vulgaris |
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painful oral sores dyphagia weight loss |
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do oral lesions or skin lesions show first in pemphigus vulgaris? |
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do oral lesions or skin lesions resolve first in pemphigus vulgaris? |
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skin lesions resolve first oral lesions are first to show and last to go! |
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pemphigus vulgaris has a positive ___ sign |
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Nikolsky: you can induce formation of a new lesion (bullae, vessicle, blister) with pressure |
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on histo, pemphigus vulgaris shows ____ separation where? |
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intraepithelial separation above the basal layer (suprabasilar cleavage) |
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histo of pemphigus vulgaris shows ____ of the spinous layer |
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acantholysis: splitting apart of epithelial cells |
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histo of pemphigus vulgaris shows rounded ____ |
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Tzanck cells: cells that split apart become more rounded |
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pemphigus vulgaris is usually positive with... |
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Definition
direct or indirect immunofluorescence |
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treatment for pemphigus vulgaris |
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-corticosteroids -azathioprine -immunoglobulin therapy |
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if pemphigus vulgaris is untreated, mortality is ___% |
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paraneoplastic pemphigus affects what type of patients? |
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patients with an underlying neoplasm -CLL -lymphoma -thymoma |
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what causes paraneoplastic pemphigus |
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cross-reactivity between antigens to tumor and antigens in epithelium |
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clinically, paraneoplastic pemphigus presents with ____ on ____ |
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Definition
vesiculobullous lesions on skin and oral mucosa |
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____ distinguishes paraneoplastic pemphigus from pemphigus vulgaris |
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palmar and plantar bullae |
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70% of patients with paraneoplastic pemphigus have... |
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on histo, paraneoplastic pemphigus shows _____ or _____ clefting |
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sub-epithelial or intra-epithelial (supra or sub-basilar) |
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direct immunofluorescence of paraneoplastic pemphigus shows.... |
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tx for paraneoplastic pemphigus -benign lesions... -malignant lesions... |
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-benign lesions: excision of benign tumor -malignant lesions: systemic immunosuppressive therapy (but then may cause reactivation of malignancy) |
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mucous membrane pemphigoid is caused by.... |
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Definition
antibodies to hemidesmosomes |
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mucous membrane pemphigoid is present more in M/F? |
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Definition
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is mucous membrane pemphigoid more or less common than pemphigus vulgaris? |
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mucous membrane pemphigoid is twice as common |
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subtypes of mucous membrane pemphigoid... |
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-only ocular involvement -only oral cavity involvement -mucosal and cutaneous lesions -multiple mucosal surfaces but not skin involvement |
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25% of patients with mucous membrane pemphigoid develop... |
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mucous membrane pemphigoid can cause ____, ___ or ____ in the eyes |
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symblepherons = adhesions entropions = inward turning eyelids trichiasis = irritation second to eyelid rubbing against eye |
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there is a positive ___ sign in mucous membrane pemphigoid |
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on histo in mucous membrane pemphigoid, there is ____ separation |
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sub-epithelial (sub-basilar) |
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deposition of ___ and ___ suggests more severe disease in mucous membrane pemphigoid |
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Definition
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tx for mucous membrane pemphigoid |
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topical steroids for oral lesions *refer to ophthalmologist for eye lesions |
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____ is the most common autoimmune blistering disease |
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Definition
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bullous pemphigoid is similar to mucous membrane pemphigoid but with.... |
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____ are seen within subepithelial bullae in bullous pemphigoid |
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Definition
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epidermolysis bullosa acquisita is an autoimmune condition with antibodies against.... |
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___% of patients with epidermolysis bullosa acquisita have oral lesions |
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histo of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita shows epithelial cleavage where? |
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antibodies are where in epidermolysis bullosa acquisita? in pemphigoid vulgaris? |
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on the floor of the cleft in epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and on the roof of the cleft in pemphigoid vulgaris |
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linear IgA disease is similar to... |
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Definition
mucous membrane pemphigoid |
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___ is needed to differentiate between linear IgA disease and mucous membrane pemphigoid |
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direct immunofluorescence --> shows linear deposit of IgA at basement membrane |
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angina bullosa hemorrahgica present with... |
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painful, blood-filled blisters |
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angina bullosa hemorrhagica usually involves what part of the mouth? |
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angina bullosa hemorrhagica is associated with a history of... |
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trauma or corticosteroid inhalers |
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erythema multiforme is usually caused ___ to ____ |
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Definition
secondary to HSV or mycoplasma pneumoniae (cross reactivity to bacteria and patient's tissues) |
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is erythema multiforme most common in M/F? |
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clinically, erythema multiforme lesions have what type of lesions? |
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ulcerations, targetoid cutaneous lesions |
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in erythema multiforme, ___ and ___ are usually spared |
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on histo, erythema multiforme shows... |
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**non-specific histology -sub-epithelial or intra-epithelial vesiculation -mixed infiltrate of inflammatory cells -perivasculities |
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erythema multiforme is a diagnosis of... |
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Definition
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tx for erythema multiforme |
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steroids anti-viral meds for frequently recurring cases |
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does erythema multiforme recur? |
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Stevens-Johnsons syndroms is triggered by... |
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome can involve what parts of the body? |
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ocular, genital mucosa, oral, skin |
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toxid epidermal necrosis/Lyell disease is caused by... |
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Definition
severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
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more than ___% of the total body area is involved in toxic epidermal necrosis/Lyell disease |
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Definition
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toxic epidermal necrosis causes... |
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Definition
diffuse sloughing of skin and mucosa |
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mortality rate or toxic epidermal necrosis? |
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Definition
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ORAL COMPLICATIONS OF CANCER THERAPY AND THE MANAGEMENT OF CANCER PATIENTS |
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Definition
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what % of patients treated for non-head and neck cancer will develop oral complications? |
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are oral complications acute or later? |
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both; acute --> mucositis; late --> xerostomia |
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are oral complications of radiation therapy acute or chronic? |
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Definition
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are oral complications of cancer therapy direct or indirect injury? |
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Definition
both direct injury --> xerostoma indirect injury --> caries |
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what are the 2 types of risk factors for oral complications of cancer therapy? |
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1) treatment related risk factors 2) patient related risk factors |
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what are the treatment related risk factors for cancer therapy? |
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1) type of treatment 2) drug selection 3) dose & schedule 4) route of administration |
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what are the patient related risk factors for cancer therapy? |
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1) tumor diagnosis 2) preexisting oral infection: can increase proinflammatory cytokines (ex. addison's), shorten cell cycle (ex. psoriasis) 3) gender: women are at higher risk 4) age: younger kids are at higher risk because they have more rapidly dividing cells 5) body mass 6) genetics: affect biological pathways that drive toxicity |
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____ is the worst complications of ablative chemotherapy |
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Definition
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____ is the most identificable source of bacteremia/sepsisi among granulocytopenic cancer patients |
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Definition
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does the cycles of chemotherapy affect the severity of mucositis? |
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Definition
yes, with each chemo cycle the mucositis gets worse |
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Term
does the level of radiation affect the severity of mucositis? |
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Definition
yes, as the cumulative radiation increases, the ulcers get worse |
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Term
where is mucositis found in the mouth? |
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Definition
only on movable mucosa, not attached gingiva |
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Term
what layers of the mucosa does mucositis affect? |
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Definition
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mechanism of damage by radiation (5 steps) |
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1) initiation: radiation generates ROS --> damage to cells and tissues 2) upregulation and message generation 3) signaling and amplification: alteration of mucosal environment 4) ulceration: cytokine amplification, inflammation, pain, ris of bacteremia/sepsis 5) healing |
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Term
approved drug for mucositis found in cancer patients with hematologic malignancies |
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Definition
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Definition
1) prevention of DNA strand breaks 2) downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines 3) activation of antiapoptotic factors (bcl-2) 4) enhanced epithelial regeneration |
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what is one of the most consistent and bothersome side effects of head and neck radiation therapy? |
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Definition
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effect of radiation therapy on acinar cells of parotid gland |
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what does early onset xerostomia usually start? |
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Definition
1 week after the start of radiation therapy |
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Term
patient with cumulative radiation doses greater than 60 Gy develop what? |
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Definition
irreversible xerostomia w/ 80% loss of salivary gland function |
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spontaneous recovery from radiation induced xerostomia is unlikely if the xerostomia lasts how long? |
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what does xerostomia cause? (symptoms) |
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1) dysphagia 2) loss of taste |
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ways to prevent xerostomia |
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1) tissue sparing radiation therapy techniques 2) parotid sparing radiation therapy using 3D treatment 3) cytoprotective therapy |
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1) stimulate salivary gland function 2) replace secretions |
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radiation induced caries are common in patients with... |
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mechanisms of radiation induced caries in patients with xerostomia? |
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1) changes in salivary composition 2) decreased buffering capacity 3) loss of cleaning action 4) tooth decalcification |
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how do radiation induced caries appear clinically? |
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lesions at cervical margins with decalcification of incisal edges |
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what is osteoradionecrosis? |
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denudation of soft tissue and necrosis of bone caused by radiation |
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what is the probably cause of osteoradionecrosis? |
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decreased vascularization |
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risk factors for osteoradionecrosis |
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1) gender: men 3x more likely than women 2) edentulism 3) active dental disease 4) tooth extraction 5) radiation doses greater than 65 Gy 6) poor nutrition and immune status |
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treatment for osteoradionecrosis |
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1) most cases heal in 6 months w/ conservative therapy (debridement, saline irrigation, antibiotics) 2) penicillin or tetracycline |
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treatment for progressive osteoradionecrosis lesions? |
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1) surgical debridgement 2) hyperbaric oxygen |
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the mouth is a common site of _____ in allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients |
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how does GVHD present clinically? similar to what other lesion? |
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vesiculobullous lesions similar to lichen planus |
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_____ can be involved in GVHD resulting in_____ |
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salivary glands can also be involved in GVHD resulting in xerostomia |
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patients with GVHD are at increased risk of delevoping... |
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med used to reduce toxic effects of radiation therapy |
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med to increase saliva in the mouth |
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salagen (pilocarpene): cholinergic agonist |
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med to help with dry mouth symptoms |
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what do serous/mucinous acini secrete? |
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1) salivary fluid 2) salivary proteins |
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what do ductal cells secrete? |
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1) mostly they modify the composition of salivary fluid 2) some protein secretion |
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sympathetic autonomic innervation of salivary glands controls what? |
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parasympathetic autonomic innervation of salivary glands controls what? |
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is a mucocele common or uncommon? |
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what type of salivary gland causes a mucocele? |
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what is the pathophysiologic cause of a mucocele? |
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1) rupture of salivary duct 2) spillage of mucin |
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why do mucoceles develop? |
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how does a mucocele appear clinically? |
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-dome shaped -translucent erythematous -can be clear or bluish depending on how deep it is |
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multiple mucoceles on the soft palate can be caused by what? |
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superficial mucoceles are associated with what other disease? |
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where is the most common location for a mucocele? |
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how is a mucocele usually treated? |
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how does a mucocele look on histo? 1) spilled ___ surrounded by ____ 2) type of cell 3) maybe this... 4) ____ of adjacent ____ |
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1) spilled mucin surrounded by granulation tissue 2) foamy histiocytes 3) maybe ruptured duct 4) inflammation/dilation of adjacent glands/ducts |
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sublingual gland mucocele |
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what is a plunging ranula? |
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a ranula that is so deep that it bissects the mylohyoid muscle --> causes neck swelling |
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a ranula can ____ the floor of the mouth and ____ the tongue |
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fill the floor of the mouth and elevate the tongue |
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a salivary duct cyst is otherwise known as a... |
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is a mucous retention cyst a true cyst? |
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yes, it's an epithelium lined cavity |
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what is the cause of a mucous retention cyst? |
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unclear -- developmental, obstruction, trauma |
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who usually gets mucous retention cysts? |
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what salivary gland usually causes mucous retention cysts? |
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a mucous retention cyst is clinically identical to what other lesion? |
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tx for a mucous retention cyst? |
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on histo in mucous retention cyst you see... 1) lining is... 2) ___ in the lumen is common |
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1) lining is variable: cuboidal, columnar, atrophic squamous epithelium 2) mucous secretions in the lumen |
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calcifications within salivary ducts |
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calcifications within salivary ducts (*not glands) |
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sialoliths usually have a lot of.... |
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are sialolithis related to a disorder? |
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what salivary gland is involved w/ sialoliths? |
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clinically a sialolith looks like... are they palpable? |
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round hard mass may be visible/palpable |
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how do sialoliths present? |
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episodic pain with or without swelling |
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how do sialoliths look on histo? 1) _____ laminations 2) ____ inflammation 3) |
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1) concentric laminations 2) periductal inflammation 3) sialadenitis |
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what type of imaging can you use to diagnose sialoliths? |
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1) occlusal plain films 2) sialography 3) ultrasonography 4) CT |
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are all stones visible on imaging? |
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inflammation of the salivary glands |
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infectious causes of sialadenitis |
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1) viral 2) bacterial due to low salivary flow +/- ductal obstruction |
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what is the most common bacteria that causes sialadenitis? |
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what are non-infectious causes of sialadenitis? |
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1) Sjogren syndrome 2) sialolithiasis: inflammation secondary to a stone |
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_____ is a common symptom with sialadenitis |
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periodic swelling or pain |
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tx is based on the underlying etiology |
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what is salivary gland hypofunction? |
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objective decrease in salivary flow that may or may not be associated with symptoms |
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subjective oral dryness that may or may not be associated with hypofunction |
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what is the most common cause of salivary gland hypofunction? |
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what are clinical features of salivary gland hypofunction? |
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1) difficulty eating/speaking/swallowing 2) taste changes 3) oral burning 4) candidiasis 5) cervial/interproximal decay |
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common causes of salivary gland hypofunction |
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1) medications 2) head and neck radiation 3) sjogren syndrome 4) diabetes mellitus 5) chronic GVHD 6) smoking 7) mouth breathing 8) dehydration |
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what is the mechanism of sialogogue therapy? |
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cholinergic agonists w/ M1/M3 affinity (selectively expressed in salivary glands) *treating symptoms, not underlying disease |
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2 med examples of sialogogues |
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1) pilocarpine 2) cevimeline |
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what type of material is used to fill cervical caries? |
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what type of filling is used for interproximal caries? |
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what is sjogren syndrome? |
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a systemic autoimmune disease that presents as sicca syndrome --> xerophthalmia (dry eyes bc lacrimal gland doesn't work) --> xerostomia (dry mouth bc salivary glands don't work |
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is sjogren syndrome a primary or secondary disease? |
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can be either (not associated w/ another autoimmune disease or associated w/ another one) |
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do M/F most commonly get sjogren syndrome? |
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Definition
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what is the most common secondary disease associated w/ sjogren's? |
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what other conditions present like Sjogren? |
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1) chronic GVHD 2) HIV 3) HCV 4) fibromyalgia |
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what is the clinical presentation of sjogren? |
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1) salivary gland hypofunction/xerostomia -mucosal dryness -dental caries -candidiasis -sensitivity 2) salivary gland enlargement |
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are other mucous secreting tissue affected in sjogren? |
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yes -- Ex. vaginal mucosa dryness can be presenting symptom |
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what are systemic manifestations of sjogren? |
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1) fatigue 2) lymphadenopathy 3) interstitial nephritis 4) interstitial lung fibrosis 5) vasculitis 6) peripheral neuropathies |
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what other disease are people w/ Sjogren's at increased risk for? |
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Definition
lymphoma (40x) -because of underlying autoimmunity |
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what lab studies are used to diagnose sjogren's? |
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1) increased ESR 2) increased serum IgG 3) autoantibodies |
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what do you see on histo in Sjogren? |
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Definition
1) chronic inflammatory aggregates of lymphocytes 2) focal aggregates w/ normal acini between |
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what do you usually biopsy for suspected Sjogren? |
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what are treatments for Sjogrens? |
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-mostly supportive 1) artifical tears for eyes 2) xerostomia management 3) immunosuppressive/antirheumatic agents |
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Term
what is necrotizing sialometaplasia? |
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Definition
locally destructive inflammatory condition of salivary glands caused by ischemia/infarction of salivary tissues |
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what other disease does necrotizing sialometaplasia mimic? |
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Definition
squamous cell carcinoma...but necrotizing sialometaplasia develops very quickly |
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what are predisposing factors for necrotizing sialometaplasia |
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Definition
1) trauma 2) dental injections 3) previous surgery 4) bulimia |
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what glands are most commonly affected by necrotizing sialometaplasia? |
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Definition
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are M/F more commonly affected by necrotizing sialometaplasia? |
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Definition
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how does necrotizing sialometaplasia present clinically? |
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1) non-ulcerated swelling w/ pain and/or parasthesia 2) after 2-3 weeks the necrotic tissue sloughs leaving an ulcer 3) heals within 6 weeks |
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what is seen on histo in necrotizing sialometaplasia? |
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-acinar necrosis -squamous metaplasia of salivary ducts -spillage of mucin -inflammatory response -architecture of involved salivary glands is preserved |
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Definition
1) papillon-lefevre syndrome 2) plummer-vinson syndrome 3) burning mouth syndrome |
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name systemic granulomatous diseases |
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1) orofacial granulomatosis 2) sarcoidosis 3) ANCA associated granulomatous vasculitis 4) Crohn's disease |
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name systemic autoimmune diseases |
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Definition
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inheritance pattern of papillon-lefevre syndrome |
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2 characteristics of papillon-lefevre syndrome |
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1) periodontitis at a very young age 2) palmoplantar keratoses |
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2 syndromes that are similar to papillon-lefevre syndrome |
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1) haim-munk syndrome: -palmoplanta keratosis, progressive periodontal disease, skin infections, skeletal manifestations -mutation in cathepsin C gene
2) keratoderma palmoplantar of unna-thost/meleda disease: similar cutaneous manifestatons without periodontitis |
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skin findings manifest by what age in papillon-lefevre syndrome |
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what bacteria is associated with periodontal destruction in papillon-lefevre syndrome |
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when does periodontitis develop in papillon-lefevre syndrome |
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soon after eruption of teeth |
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what gene has defect in papillon-lefevre syndrome |
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Definition
cathepsin C gene --> affects neutrophil function |
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progression of papillon-lefevre syndrome |
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premature loss of primary teeth --> gingiva resumes normal appearance --> eruption of adult teeth --> loss of most of adult teeth --> endutlism by teens |
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does the gingiva ever look normal in papillon-lefevre syndrome? |
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yes, when there aren't any teeth |
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what does histo of papillon-lefevre syndrome look like? |
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nonspecific findings similar to periodontitis -vascular connective tissue w/ mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate |
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tx for papillon-lefevre syndrome |
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Definition
1) skin lesions: retinoids 2) periodontal disease: -tetracycline to prevent redevelopment of disease after loss of primary dentition -antimicrobial clearance: amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium -hygiene, chlorhexidine rinses, prophylaxis |
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what population does plummer-vinson syndrome affect most often? |
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what are the clinical features of plummer-vinson syndrome? |
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1) burning sensation of mucosa 2) glossitis 3) iron deficiency anemia 4) koilonychia: nail changes 5) dysphagia 6) squamous cell carcinoma of mouth and esophagus |
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tx for plummer-vinson syndrome |
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-correct anemia -monitor for SCCa |
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burning mouth syndrome is a ____ syndrome characterized by: |
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Definition
neuropathic pain syndrome characterized by: 1) perception of swelling 2) altered taste |
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are there really mucosal alterations in burning mouth syndrome? |
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Definition
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burning mouth syndrome is strongly associated with... |
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Definition
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specific population that burning mouth syndrome affects frequently |
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Definition
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does burning mouth syndrome affect M/F more? |
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burning mouth syndrome usually occurs ____ years after ____ |
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Definition
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does burning mouth syndrome happen gradually or abruptly? |
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Definition
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where are the most common places to feel burning in burning mouth syndrome? |
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Definition
anterior dorsal tongue and palate |
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when are the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome mildest? |
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Definition
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things to rule out w/ burning mouth syndrome |
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Definition
-candidiasis -vitamin deficiency -diabetes |
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tx for burning mouth syndrome |
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Definition
1) viscous lidocaine 2) alpha-lipoic acid 3) clonazepam 4) amitriptyline 5) counseing |
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syndrome associated with 100s of basal cell carinomas and KOT |
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Definition
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syndrome associated with osteomas, supernumerary teeth and colon cancer |
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Definition
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syndrome associated w/ mucosal neuromas and medullary carcinoma of the thyroid |
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Definition
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syndrome associated with fibrous dysplasia |
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Definition
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syndrome associated w/ multiple neurofibromas |
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Definition
von Recklinghausen disease |
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granulomatous disease are characterized by the presence of ____ including _____ |
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Definition
inflammation including epithelioid histiocytes |
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disease that have "granuloma" in the name but are NOT granulomatous diseases |
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pyogenic granuloma giant cell granulomas traumatic ulcerative granuloma periapical granuloma eosinophilic granuloma (type of Langerhan cell histiocytosis) |
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examples of granulomatous diseases |
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sarcoid TB tertiary syphillis (gumma) leprosy foreign body *most common orofacial granulomatosis ANCA associated vasculitis Crohn's disease fungal infections |
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what is the most common site of swelling in orofacial granulomatosis? |
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____ of the buccal mucosa is common in orofacial granulomatosis |
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histo features of orofacial granulomatosis |
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-granulomatous inflammation: epitheliod histiocytes multinucleated giant cells lymphocytes |
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what is NOT seen in orofacial granulomatosis that is seen in other granulomatous disease? |
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-caseating necrosis -foreign material -infectious organisms |
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tx for orofacial granulomatosis |
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-rule out other sources of granulomatous inflammation -topical or intralesional steroids |
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population that sarcoidosis affects most |
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nonspecific: cough, chest pain, fever) |
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do symptoms appear quickly or slowly in sarcoidosis |
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sign of sarcoidosis on radiograph of lung |
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bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy |
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Term
what is lupus pernio? what disease is it seen in? |
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Definition
violaceous lesions of lips, ears, nose and face -seen in sarcoidosis |
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Term
what do oral sarcoid lesions look like? |
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Definition
-firm -dark red or brown -maculo-papular |
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where are sarcoidosis lesions most commonly found in the mouth? |
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Definition
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there can be positive biopsies of ____ even in thea bsence of any oral lesions in sarcoidosis |
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syndromes associated w/ sarcoidosis |
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1) Lofgren syndrome: -erythema nodosum -bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy -athralgia
2) Heerfordt sydrome: -parotid enlargement -anterior uveitis -facial paralysis -fever |
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-observation followed by corticosteroids (for ppl who need) |
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ANCA associated granulomatous vasculitis is characterized by... |
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Definition
1) necrotizing granulomas of the respiratory tract 2) glomerulonephritis 3) vasculitis |
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oral lesions of ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis are called... |
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Definition
strawberry gingivitis -bright red, hemorrhagic, stippled surface -gingiva is hyperplastic and overgrows |
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3 forms of ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis |
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1) classic: respiratory tract, renal lesions 2) limited form: respiratory tract without renal lesions 3) superficial form: skin and mucous only |
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histo features of ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis |
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Definition
1) perivasculitis 2) PEH 3) eosinophils |
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what is used for diagnosis of ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis? |
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Definition
perinuclear or cytoplasmic antineutrophil cytoplasm antibodies |
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tx for ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis |
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Definition
-prednisone and cyclophosphamide |
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1) granulomatous disease 2) IgE mediated hypersensitivity 3) ACE inhibitors 4) activation of complement pathway |
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oral lesions of Crohn disease present with... 1) inflammatory hyperplasia with ____ 2) _____ lesions on vestibular and retromolar mucosa 3) ____ with _____ margins |
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Definition
1) inflammatory hyperplasia w/ fissuring (cobblestone effect) 2) polypoid tag-like lesions on vestibular and retromolar mucosa 3) linear ulcers with hyperplastic margins |
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Term
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Definition
1) corticosteroids 2) immunosuppressive agents 3) surgical management for fibrotic strictures, fistulas and bowel obstruction |
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oral manifestations of diabetes |
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Definition
1) periodontal disease 2) delayed healing 3) diabetic sialadenosis (bilateral swelling of parotids) 4) enlargement and erythema of gingiva 5) infection: candida, deep fungal infections |
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Term
what is drug-related gingival hyperplasia? |
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Definition
abnormal growth of gingival tissues secondary to systemic medication |
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Term
what is the degree of growth related to in drug-related gingival hyperplasia? |
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Definition
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3 meds commonly associated w/ gingival hyperplasia |
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Definition
phenytoin cyclosporine nifedipine |
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where does drug-related gingival hyperplasia begin? and then... |
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Definition
interdental papillae and then spreads across facial and lingual surfaces |
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____ areas are usually spared in drug-related gingival hyperplasia |
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Definition
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histo of drug-related gingival hyperplasia |
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Definition
-redundant tissue of normal composition -surface epithelium has elongated rete ridges extending into connective tissue -increased vascularity and inflammatory cels can be secondary to inflammation |
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in drug-related gingival hyperplasia, ____ is proliferating causing hyperplasia |
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collagen (epithelium isn't really the problem) |
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tx for drug-related gingival hyperplasia |
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Definition
1) discontinue med 2) hygiene, prophylaxis 3) antibiotics 4) gingivectomy |
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Term
in drug-related gingival hyperplasia, what antibiotics can be used for cyclosporine-related cases? |
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Definition
metronidazole or azithromycin |
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in drug-related gingival hyperplasia, what antibiotics can be used for phenytoin or nifedipine-related cases? |
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Definition
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substances associated w allergic contact mucositis |
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Definition
1) lipsticks, toothpaste, candy, chewing gum 2) mouthwashes 3) denture adhesives 4) volatile oils 5) impression material 6) ceramic/metal alloys |
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Term
lichen planus can be secondary to what medications? |
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Definition
hypertensives statins NSAIDS antibiotics antigout amalgam cinnamon flavoring agents herbal remedies |
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