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Starts with softening of the skin at the angle of the mouth; followed by fissuring.
Angular Cheilitis (PM)
Caused by excessive exposure to sunlight; primarily affects lower lip.
Actinic Cheilitis (Def)
Lip loses normal redness and may become scaly, somewhat thickened, and slightly everted.
Actinic Cheilitis (PM)
Caused by malnutrition or more commonly, by overclosure of the mouth (no teeth).
Angular Cheilitis (etiology)
recurrent, painful vesicular eruptions of the lips and surrounding skin.
Herpes Simplex (def)
small cluster of vesicles develop first, they break and form yellow-brown crusts. healing takes 10-14 days
Herpes Simplex (PM)
localized SQ or submucosal swelling caused by leaking of intravascular fluid into interstitial tissues. Usually benign, resolves in 24-48 hours.
Angioedema (def)
NSAIDs, ACE-inhibitors
Drugs associated with angioedema.
Multiple red spots on the lips, oral mucosa and fingertips. Nosebleeds, GI bleeding and iron deficiency anemia are common with this condition.
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

(Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome) -PM

an autosomal dominant endothelial disorder causing vascular fragility and arteriovascular malformations.
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

(Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome) - Def

Prominent small brown pigmented spots in dermal layer of lips, buccal mucosa and fingertips.
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PM)
Autosomal dominant syndrome also associated with development of numerous intestinal polyps. The risk of developing GI and other CAs ranges from 40-90%.
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Def)
ulcerated papule with indurated edge. The lesion resemble a carcinoma or cold sore; painless, nonsuppurative and heal spontaneously in 3-6wks.
Chancre -Primary Syphilis (PM)
lesion caused by infection with the spirochete Treponema Pallidum; Super infectious.
Chancre -Primary Syphilis (def)
Usually affects the lower lip; appears as a scaly plaque, an ulcer, or as a nodular lesion
Carcinoma of the lip
Angular Cheilitis (P)
Actinic Cheilitis (P)
Herpes Simplex (P)
Angioedema (P)
Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome (P)
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (P)
Chancre of Syphilis (P)
Carcinoma of the Lip (P)
Reddening of the throat with white exudate on the tonsils.
Exudative Tonsilitis (Def) -ET
ET with fever and enlarged anterior cervical lymph nodes
Group A Strep
ET with fever and enlarged posterior cervical lymph nodes
Infectious Mononucleosis
redness and vascularity of pillars and uvula; caused by bacteria or virus
Pharyngitis
acute infection; dull red throat with gray exudate on uvula, pharnyx, and tongue. airway may become obstructed
Diptheria
Thick white plaques; somewhat adherent to the underlying mucosa
Thrush
deep purple colored, low-grade vascular tumor; may be raised or flat; associated with human herpesvirus 8.
Karposi's Sarcoma
Midline bony growth in the hard palate; size and lobulation vary; harmless
Torus Palatinus
Small yellowish spots in buccal mucosa or on lips; seen best anterior to the tongue and lower jaw
Fordyce Spots
Small white specks that resmeble grains of salt on a red background; appear in the buccal mucosa near the 1st and 2nd molars
Koplik's Spots (PM)
Early sign of measles (appears within 24 hours).
Koplik's Spots (~D)
small red spots caused by blood that escapes from the capillaries into the tissues
Petechiae (D+PM)
in buccal mucosa could be caused by biting the cheek; elsewhere in the mouth, usually due to infection, decreased platelets or trauma
Petechiae (Etiology)
thickened whit patch; this benign process may turn into CA -BIOPSY
Leukoplakia (PM)
Likely from chewing tobacco
Leukoplakia (Etiiology)
gingival margins red and swollen, interdental papillae blunted, swollen and red; gums bleed upon brushing
Marginal Gingivitis
ulcers appear on interdental papillae and spreads to gum margins where grayish psuedomembrane develops; accompanied by fever, malaise and enlarged lymph nodes and foul breath
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
Gums swollen into heaped masses that may cover teeth; with possible redness
Gingival hyperplasia (PM)
phenytoin therapy, puberty, pregnancy or leukemia may bring about this condition of the gums
Gingival hyperplasia
red-purple papules or granulation tissue form in gingival interdental papillae; red, soft, painless and bleed easily
Pregnancy tumor
chewing surfaces of the teeth are worn down by repetitive use so that the yellow-brown dentin is exposed
Attrition of the teeth
roots of the teeth exposed
recession of the gums
interior enamel of the teeth chemically eroded; commonly by frequent emesis or bulimia
Erosion of the teeth
biting surface of the teeth become abraded or notched by recurring trauma (holding nail or bobby pins bwtn teeth); contours, size and spacing of the teeth are unaffected
Abrasion of the teeth with notching
teeth are smaller and more widely spaced than normal and are notched on biting surfaces; sides of teeth taper toward biting edge
Hutchinson's teeth- congenital syphilis
Exudative Tonsilitis (P)
Pharyngitis (P)
Diptheria (P)
Thrush of the Palate (P)
Karposi's Sarcoma (P)
Torus Palatinus (P)
Fordyce Spots (P)
Koplik's Spots (P)
Petechiae (P)
Leukoplakia (P)
Marginal Gingivitis (P)
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (P)
Gingival Hyperplasia (P)
Pregnancy Tumor (P)
Attrition of the Teeth (P)
Recession of the Gums (P)
Abrasion of the teeth with notching (P)
Hutchinson's Teeth (P)
Geographic Tongue (P)
Hairy Tongue (P)
Fissured Tongue (P)
Smooth Tongue (P)
Hairy Leukoplakia
Varicose Veins (P)
Apthous ulcer/Canker Sore (P)
Mucous Patch of Syphilis (P)
Leukoplakia (P)
Tori Mandibulares (P)
Carcinoma Floor of Mouth (P)
the dorsum of the tongue has scattered smooth red ares without papillae
Geographic tongue
Yellowish/brown/black elongated papillae on the back of tongue; benign condition
Hairy Tongue
appears with increasing age; food debris may accumulate in crevices
Fissured Tongue
smooth and often sore tongue without papillae; suggests various vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies or chemotherapy treatment
Smooth Tongue
Whitish, raised areas with a feather or corrrugated pattern most often on sides of tongue; cannot be scraped off
Hairy Leukoplakia
Small, purplish or blue-black round swellings that appear under the tongue with age.
Varicose Veins
a painful, round or ovular ulcer that it whitish or yellowish-gray and surrounded by halo of red; heals in 7-10 days
Apthous Ulcer
Painless lesion; slightly raised, oval, and covered by grayish membrane; highly infectious
Mucous Patch of Syphilis
Persisting white patch in oral mucosa; underside of the tongue appears painted white. possible squamous cell carcinoma- BIOPSY
Leukoplakia
rounded bony growths on the inner surfaces of the mandible; typically bilateral, asymptomatic, harmless
Tori Mandibulares