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Term
local causes of ulcerative diseases
Definition
1) burns
2) trauma
3) aphthous stomatitis
4) malignant neoplasms
5) drugs
6) infectious diseases: syphilis, TB, viral stomatitis, dep fungal infections, ANUG, HIV
Term
systemic causes of oral ulcerative disease
Definition
1) mucocutaneous disease
2) blood disorders
3) GI disease
4) rheumatic disease
5) vasculitides
6) endocrine disorders
7) drug reactions
Term
you should ____ biopsy an ulcer that has been present for more than ____ days
Definition
always biopsy an ulcer that has been present for more than 14 days
Term
extraoral findings suggesting systemic etiology of ulcers
Definition
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
Term
most common ulcers are due to _____ or _____
Definition
trauma or aphthous stomatitis
Term
aphthous stomatitis is a... (laymen terms)
Definition
canker sore
Term
is aphthous stomatitis common or rare?
Definition
common
Term
aphthous stomatitis usually occurs during...
Definition
puberty
Term
aphthous stomatitis is more/less common in wealthy?
Definition
more common in the wealthy
Term
aphthous stomatitis is more common in M/F?
Definition
Female
Term
is aphthous stomatitis recurrent?
Definition
yes
Term
aphthous stomatitis presents with ____ (#), _____ ulcers
Definition
one or more painful ulcers
Term
how long do aphthous stomatitis ulcers last?
Definition
7-14 days
Term
where are aphthous stomatitis ulcers most common found?
Definition
movable mucosa (lip, buccal mucosa, soft palate)
-not hard palate, dorsal tongue or gingiva)
Term
3 types of aphthous stomatitis
Definition
1) minor
2) major
3) herpetiform
Term
which type of aphthous stomatitis is most common?
Definition
minor
Term
minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers are less than ___ cm
Definition
less than 1 cm
Term
minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers are ____ (duration)
Definition
self limited
Term
minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers are found more in the ____ part of the mouth
Definition
anterior
Term
major aphthous stomatitis ulcers are more ____ than minor ulcers
Definition
more chronic
Term
major aphthous stomatitis ulcers are found more in the ____ part of the mouth
Definition
posterior
Term
minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers recur about every ____ months
Definition
2-3 months
Term
how do minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers look clinically?
Definition
oval, grayish-yellow necrotic center with erythematous periphery
Term
are minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers painful?
Definition
yes
Term
how long does it take for minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers to heal?
Definition
10 days
Term
major aphthous stomatitis ulcers usually affect what part of the mouth?
Definition
oropharynx
Term
are major aphthous stomatitis ulcers painful?
Definition
very painful
Term
major aphthous stomatitis ulcers may cause....
Definition
dysphagia
Term
major aphthous stomatitis ulcers may heal with ____ formation
Definition
scar
Term
what are the pathology findings of aphthous stomatitis ulcers?
Definition
-non-specific ulceration
-inflammatory infiltrate
-can see bacterial colonization on surface
Term
systemic conditions that are associated with recurrent aphthous stomatitis
Definition
1) vitamin deficiencies: B12 and folic acid
2) Bechet's syndrome
3) Crohn's disease, IBD
4) HIV
5) mTOR inhibitor use (rapamycin)
Term
if systemic etiology is suspected for apthous stomatitis ulcers, the patient needs a work up for...
Definition
CBC, folate, B12
Term
treatment for recurrent aphthous stomatitis includes...
Definition
1) palliation
2) reduce inflammation
3) reduce TNF
Term
tx for minor aphthous stomatitis ulcers
Definition
1) topical palliation:
-benzocaine gel
-topical lidocaine
-benadryl suspension

2) leukotriene antagonist
-amlexanox gel

3) topical steroids
-triamcinalone
-fluocinonide

4) pain management
-NSAIDS
-acetaminophen
Term
tx for major aphthous stomatitis ulcers
Definition
1) pain management
-NSAIDS
-acetaminophen
-narcotics
-lidocaine
-benadryl

2) steroids
-decadron suspension
-prednisone

3) anti-TNF
-pentoxifylline
-thalidomide
Term
non-recurrent ulcers can be caused by...
Definition
1) trauma
2) cancer
3) infections: fungal, viral, HIV, bacterial
Term
causes of aphthous stomatitis ulcers?
Definition
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
Term
what cytokine is used for monitoring of apththous stomatitis ulcers?
Definition
IL-8
Term
ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF DERMATOLOGIC DISEASES
Definition
Term
types of dermatologic diseases that have oral findings
Definition
1) lichenoid diseases
2) autoimmune diseases
3) other
-erythema multiforme
Term
types of lichenoid diseases
Definition
-lichen planus
-Lupus
-GVHD
-Hep C
Term
types of autoimmune diseases
Definition
-pemphigus vulgaris
-paraneoplastic pemphigus
-mucous membrane pemphigous
Term
what is desquamative gingivitis?
Definition
when the gingiva peels away
Term
is desquamative gingivitis a diagnosis?
Definition
no
Term
desquamative gingivitis is a ____ term used to describe a manifestation usually of _____ or _____
Definition
a clinical term used to describe a manifestation usually of lichen planus or mucous membrane pemphigoid
Term
desquamative gingivitis is found more in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
desquamative gingivitis usually involves what part of the mouth?
Definition
attached gingiva
Term
gingiva that has desquamative gingivitis looks...
Definition
markedly erythematous
Term
desquamative gingivitis may have a sensitivity to...
Definition
spicy food
Term
skin lesions of lichen planus clinically look like...
Definition
purple, polygonal papules
Term
are lichen planus lesions itchy?
Definition
yes
Term
where are lichen planus skin lesions found?
Definition
flexor surfaces of extremities
Term
2 forms of lichen planus
Definition
1) reticular form
2) erythematous form
Term
is the reticular form symptomatic or asymptomatic?
Definition
asymptomatic
Term
where is the reticular form found in the mouth?
Definition
posterior buccal mucosa
Term
which type of lichen planus is more common?
Definition
reticular form
Term
what are the lacy white striations in oral lichen planus called?
Definition
Wickham striae
Term
on the dorsal tongue, lichen planus can look like...
Definition
white plaques
Term
is the erythematous form of lichen planus symptomatic or asymptomatic?
Definition
symptomatic (tender)
Term
erythematous form of lichen planus clinically looks...
Definition
red areas with or without ulcerations
Term
____ are at the periphery of erythematous lesions in lichen planus
Definition
wickham striae
Term
which form of lichen planus causes desquamative gingivitis?
Definition
erythematous form
Term
erythematous form of lichen planus must be distinguished from ___ and ____
Definition
mucous membrane pemphigous and pemphigus vulgaris
Term
lichenoid mucositis is associated with...
Definition
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
Term
on histo, lichen planus shows...
Definition
orthokeratosis or parakeratosis
Term
on histo, the rete ridges of lichen planus look
Definition
saw tooth rete pegs (sharp and pointy instead of rounded)
Term
on histo in lichen planus, the basal cell layer looks...
Definition
degenerated...more squamous and pink
Term
on histo in lichen planus there is a band-like infiltrate of...
Definition
lymphocytes
Term
2 basic options for tx of lichen planus
Definition
1) observation if patient isn't bothered
2) topical corticosteroids
Term
what corticosteroids are used to treat localized lesions of lichen planus? diffuse lesions?
Definition
-localized lesion: fluocinonide or clobetasol
-diffuse lesion: dexamethasone elixir
Term
when treating lichen planus, prophylactic ____ should be used in patients who are predisposed to ____
Definition
prophylactic anti-fungals in patients predisposed to candidiasis
Term
patients with lichen planus have a ___% increased risk of developing SCCa
Definition
1-2%
Term
_____ is recommended in treatment for lichen planus
Definition
life-long follow-up
Term
what is lichenoid mucositis?
Definition
drug-related lichen planus (as opposed to idiopathic)
Term
____ can be seen on histo in lichen planus that represents degenerating keratinocytes in the epithelium and connective tissue interface
Definition
colloid
Term
____ is the most common connective tissue disease in the US
Definition
Lupus
Term
3 subtypes of lupus erythematosus
Definition
1) systemic lupus erythematosus
2) chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
3) subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Term
the early stages of SLE are...
Definition
non-specific (fever, weight loss, arthritis, fatigue)
Term
_____ is involved in 40-50% of ppl w/ SLE
Definition
kidney involvement
Term
there are oral lesions in ____% of ppl w/ SLE
Definition
5-40%
Term
oral lesions in SLE can look like _____ lesions on the ____, ____ or ____
Definition
lichenoid lesions on the palate, buccal mucosa or gingiva
Term
is chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus a systemic disease?
Definition
no (not like SLE)
Term
CCLE lesions are exacerbated by ____
Definition
sun exposure
Term
healing of CCLE lesions results in ___ with ____
Definition
atrophy with scarring
Term
clinically, CCLE skin lesions look like...___ patches on ____
Definition
scaly red patches on sun-exposed skin
Term
oral lesions of CCLE look exactly like ____ lesions
Definition
lichen planus lesions
-erythematous zone
-fine white striae
-may be sensitive to acidic or salty foods
Term
subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus features are between...
Definition
SLE and CCLE
Term
____ lesions are the most prominent feature of SCLE
Definition
skin lesions
Term
skin lesions of SCLE are sensitive to ___
Definition
sun
Term
do skin lesions of SCLE heal like CCLE?
Definition
no, there is no atrophy or scarring
Term
similar to SLE, there is involvement of ____ and ____ in SCLE?
Definition
joints and musculoskeletal
Term
unlike SLE, there isn't involvement of ____ in SCLE
Definition
kidneys
Term
oral lesions of lupus erythematosus resemble...
Definition
lichen planus
Term
in oral lesions of lupus erythematosus, there are patchy deposits of ____ material in the basement membrane
Definition
PAS+
Term
_____ on histo in lupus erythematosus distinguishes it from lichen planus
Definition
subepithelial edema
Term
immunofluorescence test in lupus erythematosus shows ______ deposition in a ____ band at the _____
Definition
IgM, IgG and C3 in a granular band at the basement membrane
Term
anti-nuclear antibodies are found in what % of lupus erythematosus?
Definition
95%
Term
antibodies against double stranded DNA are found in what % of lupus erythematosus?
Definition
70-80%
Term
antibodies against small nuclear RNA are found in what % of lupus erythematosus
Definition
10-30%
Term
antibodies against ___ is the most specific for lupus?
Definition
small nuclear RNA
Term
treatment for SLE
Definition
-avoid sun exposure
-mild disease managed w/ NSAIDS and anti-malarials
Term
____ is the #1 cause of death in patients with SLE
Definition
renal failure
Term
treatment for chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- avoid ____
-med ____
-____ or ____ for resistant cases
Definition
-avoid sun exposure
-topical corticosteroids
-thalidomide or anti-malarials for resistant cases
Term
5% of CCLE cases transform into ____
Definition
SLE
Term
graft versus host disease is seen in what patient population?
Definition
allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients
Term
milder graft v host diseases is seen in what patients?
Definition
1) better histocompatibility match
2) younger
3) cord blood received
4) female
Term
acute graft v host disease is seen within how many days of transplant?
Definition
100 days
Term
___% of patients are affected with acute GVHD
Definition
50%
Term
symptoms of acute GVHD
Definition
diarrhea
nausea
vomiting
liver dysfunction
abdominal pain
Term
chronic graft v host disease is seen within how many days of transplant?
Definition
continuation of acute form or new development >100 days
Term
___ may be the only sign of GVHD
Definition
oral lesions
Term
signs of oral GVHD
Definition
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
Term
histo of GVHD looks like...
Definition
lichen planus
Term
on histo, advanced cases of GVHD have ____ deposition
Definition
collagen
Term
on histo of GVHD, ____ show inflammation then ____ and ____
Definition
*minor salivary glands show periductal inflammation then *acinar destruction and *fibrosis
Term
tx for oral ulcers in GVHD
Definition
topical or intra-lesional steroids
Term
____ is used to identify auto-antibodies bound to patient's tissue
Definition
direct immunofluorescence
Term
____ identifies auto-antibodies circulating in the patient's blood
Definition
indirect immunofluorescence
Term
different types of pemphigus diseases
Definition
-pemphigus vulgaris *most common
-pemphigus vegetans
-pemphigus erythematosus
-pemphigus foliaceus
Term
pemphigus vulgaris is caused by....
Definition
antibodies to desmosomes
Term
does pemphigus vulgaris affect M/F more?
Definition
neither (unlike many autoimmune diseases which are more F)
Term
population affected more by pemphigus vulgaris?
Definition
ashkenazi jews
Term
clinical features of pemphigus vulgaris
Definition
painful oral sores
dyphagia
weight loss
Term
do oral lesions or skin lesions show first in pemphigus vulgaris?
Definition
oral lesions
Term
do oral lesions or skin lesions resolve first in pemphigus vulgaris?
Definition
skin lesions resolve first
oral lesions are first to show and last to go!
Term
pemphigus vulgaris has a positive ___ sign
Definition
Nikolsky: you can induce formation of a new lesion (bullae, vessicle, blister) with pressure
Term
on histo, pemphigus vulgaris shows ____ separation where?
Definition
intraepithelial separation above the basal layer (suprabasilar cleavage)
Term
histo of pemphigus vulgaris shows ____ of the spinous layer
Definition
acantholysis: splitting apart of epithelial cells
Term
histo of pemphigus vulgaris shows rounded ____
Definition
Tzanck cells: cells that split apart become more rounded
Term
pemphigus vulgaris is usually positive with...
Definition
direct or indirect immunofluorescence
Term
treatment for pemphigus vulgaris
Definition
-corticosteroids
-azathioprine
-immunoglobulin therapy
Term
if pemphigus vulgaris is untreated, mortality is ___%
Definition
80%
Term
paraneoplastic pemphigus affects what type of patients?
Definition
patients with an underlying neoplasm
-CLL
-lymphoma
-thymoma
Term
what causes paraneoplastic pemphigus
Definition
cross-reactivity between antigens to tumor and antigens in epithelium
Term
clinically, paraneoplastic pemphigus presents with ____ on ____
Definition
vesiculobullous lesions on skin and oral mucosa
Term
____ distinguishes paraneoplastic pemphigus from pemphigus vulgaris
Definition
palmar and plantar bullae
Term
70% of patients with paraneoplastic pemphigus have...
Definition
eye scarring
Term
on histo, paraneoplastic pemphigus shows _____ or _____ clefting
Definition
sub-epithelial or intra-epithelial (supra or sub-basilar)
Term
direct immunofluorescence of paraneoplastic pemphigus shows....
Definition
IgG and complement
Term
tx for paraneoplastic pemphigus
-benign lesions...
-malignant lesions...
Definition
-benign lesions: excision of benign tumor
-malignant lesions: systemic immunosuppressive therapy (but then may cause reactivation of malignancy)
Term
mucous membrane pemphigoid is caused by....
Definition
antibodies to hemidesmosomes
Term
mucous membrane pemphigoid is present more in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
is mucous membrane pemphigoid more or less common than pemphigus vulgaris?
Definition
mucous membrane pemphigoid is twice as common
Term
subtypes of mucous membrane pemphigoid...
Definition
-only ocular involvement
-only oral cavity involvement
-mucosal and cutaneous lesions
-multiple mucosal surfaces but not skin involvement
Term
25% of patients with mucous membrane pemphigoid develop...
Definition
eye lesions
Term
mucous membrane pemphigoid can cause ____, ___ or ____ in the eyes
Definition
symblepherons = adhesions
entropions = inward turning eyelids
trichiasis = irritation second to eyelid rubbing against eye
Term
there is a positive ___ sign in mucous membrane pemphigoid
Definition
Nikolsky
Term
on histo in mucous membrane pemphigoid, there is ____ separation
Definition
sub-epithelial (sub-basilar)
Term
deposition of ___ and ___ suggests more severe disease in mucous membrane pemphigoid
Definition
IgG and IgA
Term
tx for mucous membrane pemphigoid
Definition
topical steroids for oral lesions
*refer to ophthalmologist for eye lesions
Term
____ is the most common autoimmune blistering disease
Definition
bullous pemphigoid
Term
bullous pemphigoid is similar to mucous membrane pemphigoid but with....
Definition
very rare oral lesions
Term
____ are seen within subepithelial bullae in bullous pemphigoid
Definition
eosinophils
Term
epidermolysis bullosa acquisita is an autoimmune condition with antibodies against....
Definition
type VII collagen
Term
___% of patients with epidermolysis bullosa acquisita have oral lesions
Definition
50%
Term
histo of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita shows epithelial cleavage where?
Definition
sub-epithelial
Term
antibodies are where in epidermolysis bullosa acquisita? in pemphigoid vulgaris?
Definition
on the floor of the cleft in epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and on the roof of the cleft in pemphigoid vulgaris
Term
linear IgA disease is similar to...
Definition
mucous membrane pemphigoid
Term
___ is needed to differentiate between linear IgA disease and mucous membrane pemphigoid
Definition
direct immunofluorescence
--> shows linear deposit of IgA at basement membrane
Term
angina bullosa hemorrahgica present with...
Definition
painful, blood-filled blisters
Term
angina bullosa hemorrhagica usually involves what part of the mouth?
Definition
soft palate
Term
angina bullosa hemorrhagica is associated with a history of...
Definition
trauma or corticosteroid inhalers
Term
erythema multiforme is usually caused ___ to ____
Definition
secondary to HSV or mycoplasma pneumoniae
(cross reactivity to bacteria and patient's tissues)
Term
is erythema multiforme most common in M/F?
Definition
male
Term
clinically, erythema multiforme lesions have what type of lesions?
Definition
ulcerations, targetoid cutaneous lesions
Term
in erythema multiforme, ___ and ___ are usually spared
Definition
gingiva and hard palate
Term
on histo, erythema multiforme shows...
Definition
**non-specific histology
-sub-epithelial or intra-epithelial vesiculation
-mixed infiltrate of inflammatory cells
-perivasculities
Term
erythema multiforme is a diagnosis of...
Definition
exclusion
Term
tx for erythema multiforme
Definition
steroids
anti-viral meds for frequently recurring cases
Term
does erythema multiforme recur?
Definition
yes, about 20%
Term
Stevens-Johnsons syndroms is triggered by...
Definition
a drug
Term
Stevens-Johnson syndrome can involve what parts of the body?
Definition
ocular, genital mucosa, oral, skin
Term
toxid epidermal necrosis/Lyell disease is caused by...
Definition
severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Term
more than ___% of the total body area is involved in toxic epidermal necrosis/Lyell disease
Definition
30%
Term
toxic epidermal necrosis causes...
Definition
diffuse sloughing of skin and mucosa
Term
mortality rate or toxic epidermal necrosis?
Definition
35%
Term
ORAL COMPLICATIONS OF CANCER THERAPY AND THE MANAGEMENT OF CANCER PATIENTS
Definition
Term
what % of patients treated for non-head and neck cancer will develop oral complications?
Definition
40%
Term
are oral complications acute or later?
Definition
both; acute --> mucositis; late --> xerostomia
Term
are oral complications of radiation therapy acute or chronic?
Definition
both
Term
are oral complications of cancer therapy direct or indirect injury?
Definition
both
direct injury --> xerostoma
indirect injury --> caries
Term
what are the 2 types of risk factors for oral complications of cancer therapy?
Definition
1) treatment related risk factors
2) patient related risk factors
Term
what are the treatment related risk factors for cancer therapy?
Definition
1) type of treatment
2) drug selection
3) dose & schedule
4) route of administration
Term
what are the patient related risk factors for cancer therapy?
Definition
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
Term
____ is the worst complications of ablative chemotherapy
Definition
oral mucositis
Term
____ is the most identificable source of bacteremia/sepsisi among granulocytopenic cancer patients
Definition
the mouth
Term
does the cycles of chemotherapy affect the severity of mucositis?
Definition
yes, with each chemo cycle the mucositis gets worse
Term
does the level of radiation affect the severity of mucositis?
Definition
yes, as the cumulative radiation increases, the ulcers get worse
Term
where is mucositis found in the mouth?
Definition
only on movable mucosa, not attached gingiva
Term
what layers of the mucosa does mucositis affect?
Definition
epithelium AND submucosa
Term
mechanism of damage by radiation (5 steps)
Definition
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
Term
approved drug for mucositis found in cancer patients with hematologic malignancies
Definition
palifermin
Term
mechanism of palifermin
Definition
1) prevention of DNA strand breaks
2) downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines
3) activation of antiapoptotic factors (bcl-2)
4) enhanced epithelial regeneration
Term
what is one of the most consistent and bothersome side effects of head and neck radiation therapy?
Definition
xerostomia
Term
what causes xerostomia?
Definition
effect of radiation therapy on acinar cells of parotid gland
Term
what does early onset xerostomia usually start?
Definition
1 week after the start of radiation therapy
Term
patient with cumulative radiation doses greater than 60 Gy develop what?
Definition
irreversible xerostomia w/ 80% loss of salivary gland function
Term
spontaneous recovery from radiation induced xerostomia is unlikely if the xerostomia lasts how long?
Definition
12 months or longer
Term
what does xerostomia cause? (symptoms)
Definition
1) dysphagia
2) loss of taste
Term
ways to prevent xerostomia
Definition
1) tissue sparing radiation therapy techniques
2) parotid sparing radiation therapy using 3D treatment
3) cytoprotective therapy
Term
treatment for xerostomia
Definition
1) stimulate salivary gland function
2) replace secretions
Term
radiation induced caries are common in patients with...
Definition
xerostomia
Term
mechanisms of radiation induced caries in patients with xerostomia?
Definition
1) changes in salivary composition
2) decreased buffering capacity
3) loss of cleaning action
4) tooth decalcification
Term
how do radiation induced caries appear clinically?
Definition
lesions at cervical margins with decalcification of incisal edges
Term
what is osteoradionecrosis?
Definition
denudation of soft tissue and necrosis of bone caused by radiation
Term
what is the probably cause of osteoradionecrosis?
Definition
decreased vascularization
Term
risk factors for osteoradionecrosis
Definition
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
Term
treatment for osteoradionecrosis
Definition
1) most cases heal in 6 months w/ conservative therapy (debridement, saline irrigation, antibiotics)
2) penicillin or tetracycline
Term
treatment for progressive osteoradionecrosis lesions?
Definition
1) surgical debridgement
2) hyperbaric oxygen
Term
the mouth is a common site of _____ in allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients
Definition
graft vs host disease
Term
how does GVHD present clinically? similar to what other lesion?
Definition
vesiculobullous lesions similar to lichen planus
Term
_____ can be involved in GVHD resulting in_____
Definition
salivary glands can also be involved in GVHD resulting in xerostomia
Term
patients with GVHD are at increased risk of delevoping...
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma
Term
med used to reduce toxic effects of radiation therapy
Definition
ethyol amifostine
Term
med to increase saliva in the mouth
Definition
salagen (pilocarpene): cholinergic agonist
Term
med to help with dry mouth symptoms
Definition
biotene
Term
SALIVARY GLAND PATHOLOGY
Definition
Term
what do serous/mucinous acini secrete?
Definition
1) salivary fluid
2) salivary proteins
Term
what do ductal cells secrete?
Definition
1) mostly they modify the composition of salivary fluid
2) some protein secretion
Term
sympathetic autonomic innervation of salivary glands controls what?
Definition
fluid and ion secretion
Term
parasympathetic autonomic innervation of salivary glands controls what?
Definition
proteins secretion
Term
is a mucocele common or uncommon?
Definition
common
Term
what type of salivary gland causes a mucocele?
Definition
minor salivary gland
Term
what is the pathophysiologic cause of a mucocele?
Definition
1) rupture of salivary duct
2) spillage of mucin
Term
why do mucoceles develop?
Definition
trauma
Term
how does a mucocele appear clinically?
Definition
-dome shaped
-translucent erythematous
-can be clear or bluish depending on how deep it is
Term
multiple mucoceles on the soft palate can be caused by what?
Definition
chronic GVHD
Term
superficial mucoceles are associated with what other disease?
Definition
lichen planus
Term
where is the most common location for a mucocele?
Definition
lower lip
Term
how is a mucocele usually treated?
Definition
surgical excision
Term
how does a mucocele look on histo?
1) spilled ___ surrounded by ____
2) type of cell
3) maybe this...
4) ____ of adjacent ____
Definition
1) spilled mucin surrounded by granulation tissue
2) foamy histiocytes
3) maybe ruptured duct
4) inflammation/dilation of adjacent glands/ducts
Term
what is a ranula?
Definition
sublingual gland mucocele
Term
what is a plunging ranula?
Definition
a ranula that is so deep that it bissects the mylohyoid muscle
--> causes neck swelling
Term
how is a ranula treated?
Definition
gland excision
Term
a ranula can ____ the floor of the mouth and ____ the tongue
Definition
fill the floor of the mouth and elevate the tongue
Term
a salivary duct cyst is otherwise known as a...
Definition
mucous retention cyst
Term
is a mucous retention cyst a true cyst?
Definition
yes, it's an epithelium lined cavity
Term
what is the cause of a mucous retention cyst?
Definition
unclear -- developmental, obstruction, trauma
Term
who usually gets mucous retention cysts?
Definition
adults
Term
what salivary gland usually causes mucous retention cysts?
Definition
parotid
Term
a mucous retention cyst is clinically identical to what other lesion?
Definition
mucocele
Term
tx for a mucous retention cyst?
Definition
surgical
Term
on histo in mucous retention cyst you see...
1) lining is...
2) ___ in the lumen is common
Definition
1) lining is variable: cuboidal, columnar, atrophic squamous epithelium
2) mucous secretions in the lumen
Term
what are sialolithiasis?
Definition
calcifications within salivary ducts
Term
what are sialolithiasis?
Definition
calcifications within salivary ducts (*not glands)
Term
sialoliths usually have a lot of....
Definition
debri
Term
are sialolithis related to a disorder?
Definition
no
Term
what salivary gland is involved w/ sialoliths?
Definition
submandibular
Term
clinically a sialolith looks like...
are they palpable?
Definition
round hard mass
may be visible/palpable
Term
how do sialoliths present?
Definition
episodic pain with or without swelling
Term
how do sialoliths look on histo?
1) _____ laminations
2) ____ inflammation
3)
Definition
1) concentric laminations
2) periductal inflammation
3) sialadenitis
Term
what type of imaging can you use to diagnose sialoliths?
Definition
1) occlusal plain films
2) sialography
3) ultrasonography
4) CT
Term
are all stones visible on imaging?
Definition
no
Term
what is sialadenitis?
Definition
inflammation of the salivary glands
Term
infectious causes of sialadenitis
Definition
1) viral
2) bacterial due to low salivary flow +/- ductal obstruction
Term
what is the most common bacteria that causes sialadenitis?
Definition
S. aureus
Term
what are non-infectious causes of sialadenitis?
Definition
1) Sjogren syndrome
2) sialolithiasis: inflammation secondary to a stone
Term
_____ is a common symptom with sialadenitis
Definition
periodic swelling or pain
Term
tx for sialadenitis?
Definition
tx is based on the underlying etiology
Term
what is salivary gland hypofunction?
Definition
objective decrease in salivary flow that may or may not be associated with symptoms
Term
what is xerostomia?
Definition
subjective oral dryness that may or may not be associated with hypofunction
Term
what is the most common cause of salivary gland hypofunction?
Definition
medications
Term
what are clinical features of salivary gland hypofunction?
Definition
1) difficulty eating/speaking/swallowing
2) taste changes
3) oral burning
4) candidiasis
5) cervial/interproximal decay
Term
common causes of salivary gland hypofunction
Definition
1) medications
2) head and neck radiation
3) sjogren syndrome
4) diabetes mellitus
5) chronic GVHD
6) smoking
7) mouth breathing
8) dehydration
Term
what is the mechanism of sialogogue therapy?
Definition
cholinergic agonists w/ M1/M3 affinity (selectively expressed in salivary glands)
*treating symptoms, not underlying disease
Term
2 med examples of sialogogues
Definition
1) pilocarpine
2) cevimeline
Term
what type of material is used to fill cervical caries?
Definition
glass ionomer
Term
what type of filling is used for interproximal caries?
Definition
amalgam
Term
what is sjogren syndrome?
Definition
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
Term
is sjogren syndrome a primary or secondary disease?
Definition
can be either (not associated w/ another autoimmune disease or associated w/ another one)
Term
do M/F most commonly get sjogren syndrome?
Definition
female (9:1)
Term
what is the most common secondary disease associated w/ sjogren's?
Definition
RA
Term
what other conditions present like Sjogren?
Definition
1) chronic GVHD
2) HIV
3) HCV
4) fibromyalgia
Term
what is the clinical presentation of sjogren?
Definition
1) salivary gland hypofunction/xerostomia
-mucosal dryness
-dental caries
-candidiasis
-sensitivity
2) salivary gland enlargement
Term
are other mucous secreting tissue affected in sjogren?
Definition
yes -- Ex. vaginal mucosa dryness can be presenting symptom
Term
what are systemic manifestations of sjogren?
Definition
1) fatigue
2) lymphadenopathy
3) interstitial nephritis
4) interstitial lung fibrosis
5) vasculitis
6) peripheral neuropathies
Term
what other disease are people w/ Sjogren's at increased risk for?
Definition
lymphoma (40x)
-because of underlying autoimmunity
Term
what lab studies are used to diagnose sjogren's?
Definition
1) increased ESR
2) increased serum IgG
3) autoantibodies
Term
what do you see on histo in Sjogren?
Definition
1) chronic inflammatory aggregates of lymphocytes
2) focal aggregates w/ normal acini between
Term
what do you usually biopsy for suspected Sjogren?
Definition
minor salivary glands
Term
what are treatments for Sjogrens?
Definition
-mostly supportive
1) artifical tears for eyes
2) xerostomia management
3) immunosuppressive/antirheumatic agents
Term
what is necrotizing sialometaplasia?
Definition
locally destructive inflammatory condition of salivary glands caused by ischemia/infarction of salivary tissues
Term
what other disease does necrotizing sialometaplasia mimic?
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma...but necrotizing sialometaplasia develops very quickly
Term
what are predisposing factors for necrotizing sialometaplasia
Definition
1) trauma
2) dental injections
3) previous surgery
4) bulimia
Term
what glands are most commonly affected by necrotizing sialometaplasia?
Definition
palatal glands
Term
are M/F more commonly affected by necrotizing sialometaplasia?
Definition
males
Term
how does necrotizing sialometaplasia present clinically?
Definition
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
Term
what is seen on histo in necrotizing sialometaplasia?
Definition
-acinar necrosis
-squamous metaplasia of salivary ducts
-spillage of mucin
-inflammatory response
-architecture of involved salivary glands is preserved
Term
name systemic syndromes
Definition
1) papillon-lefevre syndrome
2) plummer-vinson syndrome
3) burning mouth syndrome
Term
name systemic granulomatous diseases
Definition
1) orofacial granulomatosis
2) sarcoidosis
3) ANCA associated granulomatous vasculitis
4) Crohn's disease
Term
name systemic autoimmune diseases
Definition
diabetes
Term
inheritance pattern of papillon-lefevre syndrome
Definition
autosomal recessive
Term
2 characteristics of papillon-lefevre syndrome
Definition
1) periodontitis at a very young age
2) palmoplantar keratoses
Term
2 syndromes that are similar to papillon-lefevre syndrome
Definition
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
Term
skin findings manifest by what age in papillon-lefevre syndrome
Definition
3-4
Term
what bacteria is associated with periodontal destruction in papillon-lefevre syndrome
Definition
AA
Term
when does periodontitis develop in papillon-lefevre syndrome
Definition
soon after eruption of teeth
Term
what gene has defect in papillon-lefevre syndrome
Definition
cathepsin C gene
--> affects neutrophil function
Term
progression of papillon-lefevre syndrome
Definition
premature loss of primary teeth --> gingiva resumes normal appearance --> eruption of adult teeth --> loss of most of adult teeth --> endutlism by teens
Term
does the gingiva ever look normal in papillon-lefevre syndrome?
Definition
yes, when there aren't any teeth
Term
what does histo of papillon-lefevre syndrome look like?
Definition
nonspecific findings similar to periodontitis
-vascular connective tissue w/ mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate
Term
tx for papillon-lefevre syndrome
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
Term
what population does plummer-vinson syndrome affect most often?
Definition
scandinavian women
Term
what are the clinical features of plummer-vinson syndrome?
Definition
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
Term
tx for plummer-vinson syndrome
Definition
-correct anemia
-monitor for SCCa
Term
burning mouth syndrome is a ____ syndrome characterized by:
Definition
neuropathic pain syndrome characterized by:
1) perception of swelling
2) altered taste
Term
are there really mucosal alterations in burning mouth syndrome?
Definition
no
Term
burning mouth syndrome is strongly associated with...
Definition
anxiety & depression
Term
specific population that burning mouth syndrome affects frequently
Definition
post-menopausal women
Term
does burning mouth syndrome affect M/F more?
Definition
female
Term
burning mouth syndrome usually occurs ____ years after ____
Definition
10 yrs after menopause
Term
does burning mouth syndrome happen gradually or abruptly?
Definition
abruptly
Term
where are the most common places to feel burning in burning mouth syndrome?
Definition
anterior dorsal tongue and palate
Term
when are the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome mildest?
Definition
after waking up
Term
things to rule out w/ burning mouth syndrome
Definition
-candidiasis
-vitamin deficiency
-diabetes
Term
tx for burning mouth syndrome
Definition
1) viscous lidocaine
2) alpha-lipoic acid
3) clonazepam
4) amitriptyline
5) counseing
Term
syndrome associated with 100s of basal cell carinomas and KOT
Definition
Gorlin-Goltz syndrome
Term
syndrome associated with osteomas, supernumerary teeth and colon cancer
Definition
Gardner syndrome
Term
syndrome associated w/ mucosal neuromas and medullary carcinoma of the thyroid
Definition
MEN syndrome
Term
syndrome associated with fibrous dysplasia
Definition
McCune-Albright syndrome
Term
syndrome associated w/ multiple neurofibromas
Definition
von Recklinghausen disease
Term
granulomatous disease are characterized by the presence of ____ including _____
Definition
inflammation including epithelioid histiocytes
Term
disease that have "granuloma" in the name but are NOT granulomatous diseases
Definition
pyogenic granuloma
giant cell granulomas
traumatic ulcerative granuloma
periapical granuloma
eosinophilic granuloma (type of Langerhan cell histiocytosis)
Term
examples of granulomatous diseases
Definition
sarcoid
TB
tertiary syphillis (gumma)
leprosy
foreign body *most common
orofacial granulomatosis
ANCA associated vasculitis
Crohn's disease
fungal infections
Term
what is the most common site of swelling in orofacial granulomatosis?
Definition
lips
Term
____ of the buccal mucosa is common in orofacial granulomatosis
Definition
cobblestoning
Term
histo features of orofacial granulomatosis
Definition
-granulomatous inflammation:
epitheliod histiocytes
multinucleated giant cells
lymphocytes
Term
what is NOT seen in orofacial granulomatosis that is seen in other granulomatous disease?
Definition
-caseating necrosis
-foreign material
-infectious organisms
Term
tx for orofacial granulomatosis
Definition
-rule out other sources of granulomatous inflammation
-topical or intralesional steroids
Term
population that sarcoidosis affects most
Definition
blacks
Term
symptoms of sarcoidosis
Definition
nonspecific: cough, chest pain, fever)
Term
do symptoms appear quickly or slowly in sarcoidosis
Definition
quickly
Term
sign of sarcoidosis on radiograph of lung
Definition
bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
Term
what is lupus pernio? what disease is it seen in?
Definition
violaceous lesions of lips, ears, nose and face
-seen in sarcoidosis
Term
what do oral sarcoid lesions look like?
Definition
-firm
-dark red or brown
-maculo-papular
Term
where are sarcoidosis lesions most commonly found in the mouth?
Definition
hard palate
Term
there can be positive biopsies of ____ even in thea bsence of any oral lesions in sarcoidosis
Definition
salivary glands
Term
syndromes associated w/ sarcoidosis
Definition
1) Lofgren syndrome:
-erythema nodosum
-bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
-athralgia

2) Heerfordt sydrome:
-parotid enlargement
-anterior uveitis
-facial paralysis
-fever
Term
tx for sarcoidosis
Definition
-observation followed by corticosteroids (for ppl who need)
Term
ANCA associated granulomatous vasculitis is characterized by...
Definition
1) necrotizing granulomas of the respiratory tract
2) glomerulonephritis
3) vasculitis
Term
oral lesions of ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis are called...
Definition
strawberry gingivitis
-bright red, hemorrhagic, stippled surface
-gingiva is hyperplastic and overgrows
Term
3 forms of ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis
Definition
1) classic: respiratory tract, renal lesions
2) limited form: respiratory tract without renal lesions
3) superficial form: skin and mucous only
Term
histo features of ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis
Definition
1) perivasculitis
2) PEH
3) eosinophils
Term
what is used for diagnosis of ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis?
Definition
perinuclear or cytoplasmic antineutrophil cytoplasm antibodies
Term
tx for ANCA-associated granulomatous vasculitis
Definition
-prednisone and cyclophosphamide
Term
ddx for lip enlargement
Definition
1) granulomatous disease
2) IgE mediated hypersensitivity
3) ACE inhibitors
4) activation of complement pathway
Term
oral lesions of Crohn disease present with...
1) inflammatory hyperplasia with ____
2) _____ lesions on vestibular and retromolar mucosa
3) ____ with _____ margins
Definition
1) inflammatory hyperplasia w/ fissuring (cobblestone effect)
2) polypoid tag-like lesions on vestibular and retromolar mucosa
3) linear ulcers with hyperplastic margins
Term
tx for Crohn disease
Definition
1) corticosteroids
2) immunosuppressive agents
3) surgical management for fibrotic strictures, fistulas and bowel obstruction
Term
oral manifestations of diabetes
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
Term
what is drug-related gingival hyperplasia?
Definition
abnormal growth of gingival tissues secondary to systemic medication
Term
what is the degree of growth related to in drug-related gingival hyperplasia?
Definition
patient's oral hygiene
Term
3 meds commonly associated w/ gingival hyperplasia
Definition
phenytoin
cyclosporine
nifedipine
Term
where does drug-related gingival hyperplasia begin? and then...
Definition
interdental papillae and then spreads across facial and lingual surfaces
Term
____ areas are usually spared in drug-related gingival hyperplasia
Definition
edentulous
Term
histo of drug-related gingival hyperplasia
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
Term
in drug-related gingival hyperplasia, ____ is proliferating causing hyperplasia
Definition
collagen (epithelium isn't really the problem)
Term
tx for drug-related gingival hyperplasia
Definition
1) discontinue med
2) hygiene, prophylaxis
3) antibiotics
4) gingivectomy
Term
in drug-related gingival hyperplasia, what antibiotics can be used for cyclosporine-related cases?
Definition
metronidazole or azithromycin
Term
in drug-related gingival hyperplasia, what antibiotics can be used for phenytoin or nifedipine-related cases?
Definition
azithromycin
Term
substances associated w allergic contact mucositis
Definition
1) lipsticks, toothpaste, candy, chewing gum
2) mouthwashes
3) denture adhesives
4) volatile oils
5) impression material
6) ceramic/metal alloys
Term
lichen planus can be secondary to what medications?
Definition
hypertensives
statins
NSAIDS
antibiotics
antigout
amalgam
cinnamon flavoring agents
herbal remedies
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