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What are 3 diseaes that mimic VB lesions?
Oral herpes
Apthous ulcer
Lichen planus
Describe in 3 steps the process of an oral herpes ulcer
prodrome itch---> vesicle--->ulcer
Which of these (the prodrome itch, vesicle or ulcer) is the infectious part of a herpes lesion?
vesicle
Where do herpes ulcers occur?
angle of mouth
hands
if oral, only on bound mucosa, unless primary then anywhere in mouth
what is the oral condition caused by a primary herpes infection?
primary gingivostomatitis
Where does the herpes virus reside in oral cases?
trigeminal ganglion
What is the unique histological cell, that is characteristic of oral herpes?
TZANK cell
What is the Tx for oral herpes
acyclovir/valacyclovir
What are the 3 types of aphthous ulcers?
minor - <.5cm
major >.5cm
herpetiform - 10-100 count
How do you distinguish a minor vs a major aphthous ulcer? (5 things)
- size (less or greater than .5cm)
- shape - minor round, major ragged
- duration (7-10 days for a minor, 6 weeks for major)
- Scarring (only major does)
- disease assoc w/ (crohn's for minor, suttons for major)
What is the Tx for aphthous ulcers?
topical steroids
magic mouthwash (=benadryl/maalox/kaopectaate)
what is magic mouthwash and what does it treat?
benadryl + maalox + kaopectate
aphthous ulcers
What are the differences between major/minor aphthous ulcers and herpetiform a. u.'s? (2)
wher they occur
min/major only on non-bound/non-keratinized
herpetiform - occurs anywhere, non bound or bound mucosa

Also - # - 10-100 for herpetiform, <10 for minor/major
What are differences between herpes and herpetiform aphthous ulcers? (3)
herpes starts as a vesicle, h.a.u as an ulcer
viral culture would be different
only herpes has a tzank cell
What oral lesion is associated with crohn's disease?
minor aphthous ulcer
what oral lesion is asociated w/ sutton's disease?
major aphthous ulcer
Which aphthous ulcers heal w/ scars?
major only
(minor and herpetiform do not)
What disease that mimics VB lesions is caused by autoimmune/tcell dysfunction?
lichen planus
What lesions produces a charactersitc "wickham's striae" in the mouth?
lichen planus
Histology of Lichen Planus.
Seen to have __a__destruction. It also show's a thinned __b__layer, with specific cells called __c__, which are__d___ within the epithelium. There is a significant __e__deposition, and it immunofluouresces @ the __f__because of the _g__cells, which can be detected via__h__.
However, if it is the _i___subtype, the difference in histology is__j__
a - basal cell
b - epithelial
c - civatte bodies,
d - apoptotic keratinocytes
e - fibrinogen
f - basement membrane
g - inflammatory
h - direct, NOT indirect IF
i - erosive
j - subepithelial SPLIT
What are civatte bodies? Where are they seen?
apoptotic keratinocytes, seen in LICHEN PLANUS
Patients of LIchen planus...
age?
gender?
Where are the skin lesions?
where are oral lesions?
any special names for oral lesions (there are 2)
middle age
m=f
skin lesions on flexor surface
oral on BM>ventral tongue>gingiva
special names for oral: wickham's striae, desquamative gingivitis
Lichen Planus of the gingiva is called
desquamative gingivitis
What is the condition that looks like lichen planus, but is caused by drug rxn?
lichenoid mucositis
What is the treatment plan for lichen planus? (4 moves)
ONLY if it has pain (erosive kind)
start w/ topical steroids
move to superpotent
move to systemic
move to immunomodulators (anti-malarials etc.)
3 Intraepith VB lesions
pemphigus
benign familial pemphigus
Darier's disease
What are the 2 types of pemphigus relevant to dentists?
vulgaris and vegetans
what is the difference between pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus vegetans?
vegetans has abscesses/eosinophils/PUS
Why is pemphigus able to be detected through immunofluoresence?
it has circulating IgG
what is the Antigen of Pemphigus?
desmoglian 3
Desmoglian 3 is the antigen of what lesion?
pemphigus
What types of lesions have nikolsky positive?
intapeith- NOT subepith
(so pemphigus, benign familial pemph, darier's disease)
What is the treatment for pemphigus (2 options)
steroids, or immunosuprresants if needed
Describe the process of pemphigus doing what it does (4 steps)
1. ab is produced in bone marrow
2. the ab binds an ag (desmoglian 3)
this binding activates
3. compliment, and then protease, which causes...
4. acantholysis - epith cells to spllit from one-another
T orF
in 60% of pemphigus patients, the 1st sign is seen on the skin
F
60% 1st is oral
What conditions have desquamative gingivitis?
LP
pemphigus
Since pemphigus is a condition in which epithlial cells split form one another, what unique histological feature can you see?
tzank cells
how do you distinguish Pemphigus from pemphigoid based on IF? (2 things)
pemphigoid shows IF @ the basement membrne, pemphigus w/in epithelium
Pemphigus' ag is desmoglian 3
pemphigoid is laminin 5
laminin 5 is the identifying Ag of...
pemphigoid
desmoglian 3 is the identifying ag of....
pemphigus
Desribe paraneoplastic pemphigus in relation to "malignancy"
it itself is not malignant, hwoever it is 2ndary to a malignant condition
What is paraneoplastic pemphigus most often seen with (what othe condition)
lymphoma
lymphoma is often associated with what VB lesion?
paraneoplastic pemphigus
What is the only VB lesion htat effects both epithelium and the basement membrane?
paraneoplastic pemphigus
In Paraneoplastic pemphigus, the lesions are 2ndary to __a__, such as _b__, the most common condition. Patients will experience__c__. Histologiclaly, the ab's seen are similar to _d___, and can be seen__e__. This can be detected by__f__IF.
a - malignancy
b - lymphoma
c - SEVERE pain
d - pemphigus
e - in epith, and @ BM
f - direct or indriect
Darier's disease is caused by a defective _____gene.
ATP2a2
A defective ATP2a2 gene causes
darier's disease
inheritance of darier's disease is
auto dominant
Darier's disease lesions are small, but are known to __a__, often seen in __b__patients. The main issue for these patients is__c_, and you can also see_d___ in them.
a - coalesce
b - 2-20y/o
c - 2ndary infection
d - nail splits
Dairer's disease main issue is that there is excess _a___, causing __b___. These (b) can be seen __c___(where), and the cells that produce them are called___d____. Because of where these (b) end up, they cause __e___as well, leaving __f__to form
a - keratin
b - keratin plugs
c - in vertical intraepith clefts
d - corps rounds and grains
e - acantholysis
f - tzank cells
corps rounds and grains describes what, of what condition?
describes the benign dyskeratotic cells in dariers' diseae
2 unique cells seen in dariers disease
tzank cells
corps rounds and grains
Looking at histology, if there is a subepith split and basal cells present, the condition is....
If there are NO basal cells, the condition is....
1 - if basal cells = pemphigoid
2 - if no, erosive lichen planus
Difference between erosive lichen planus and pemphigoid?
basal cells are present only in pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is (generalized/localized) and often seen on the...(parts of body)
generalized
lower abdomen/limbds
Lesions of bullous pemphigoid are__a__, which are nikolsky__b__, and__c__scar. it is 2x as____d___(rare/common) as pemphigus. It's auto-ag's are___e___(3). The split is___f___, and can be seen @___g___, through__h__, by the fact that it has circulating___i__.
a - blisters
b - negative
c - do not
d - common
e - BP 230,180 and laminin 5
f - subepithelial
g - lamina lucida level
i - IgG, C3
what are the antigens for pemphigoid?
BP 230, 180, lamini 5
T or F
Acantholysis is seen in pemphigoid
F - it can't be seen in subepithelial stuff
Which pemphigoid(s) is more common in females?
cicatricial, gestational
Which pemphigoid has eye problems?
cicatricial
3 eye problems of cicatricial pemphigoid, what are they?
a - symblepharon
b - entropion
c - trichiasis
a - scarring of canthus
b - inverted eyelid
c - trauma to cornea
It is more common to see (bullae/ulcer) in cicatricial pemphigoid
ulcer
An oral sign of cicatricial pemphigoid is
desquamative gingivitis
What does this describe
Basal layer still intact
IgG and C3 IF @ lamina lucida of basement membrane
it is D IF +, IIF -
Ags are BP230, 180, Laminin 5 and type 7 collagen
cicatricial pemphigoid
cicatricial pemphigoid is seen histologically @ the __a__, sepcifically the level of __b__ with basal cell__c___. . It IF's there through __d__, and this is due to the fact htat it has circulating __e__. It's ag's are__f___.
a- basement membrane
b- lamina lucida
c- preservation
d- DIRECT ONLY
e- IgG and C3
f- BP230, 180, Laminin 5, type 7 collagen
What does this describe
Basal layer still intact
IgG and C3 IF @ lamina lucida of basement membrane
it is D IF +, IIF +
Ags are BP230, 180, Laminin 5
bullous pemphigoid
What are the antigens for cicatricial pemphigoid?
BP 230
BP 180
laminin 5
type 7 collagen
Where is desquamative gingivitis seen? (3)
LP
pemphigus
pemphigoid
When is Gestational Pemphigoid seen?
@ 2nd trimester of pregnancy
until birth, then goes away unless pt takes OC then it could come bcak
Gestational pemphigoid is also known as
herpes gestationis
herpes gestationis is also known as
gestational pemphigoid
ALL pemphigoids are seen @ level of
lamina lucida of subepith BM
Where is the area of blisters for gestational pemphigoid?
around the belly button - uticarial/umbiliucs area
what VB lesion condition is often seen around the umbilical area?
herpes gestationis aka gestational pemphigoid
Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis can be distinguished from other _____, in that it has_____.
pemphigoids
IgA
3 types of Linear IgA bullous dermatosis
Childhood, adult, vancomycin induced
What VB lesion is identified by IF of IgA?
Linear IgA bullous dermatosis
What is unique about the IF of Linear IgA bullous dermatosis
it has IgA IF
and ONLY Direct
How do you distinguish bulloous pemphioid from cicatricial pemphigoid? (5 things)
1 bullous has no scarring, cicatricial scars
2 cicatricial more common in F, bullous m=f
3 cicatricial has ulcers, bullous you see bullae/blister
4 cicatricial has eye problems, bullous doesn't
5 bullous is DIF or IIF, cicatricial is DIF only
Dermatitis herpetiform is associated with____disease
Celiac's disease
celiac's disease is assoc with what VB condition?
dermatitis herpetiform
Dermatitis herpetiform is seen in ____patients, usually ___(M/F)__ with periods of _____.
young adult
M
remission
The lesions of this VB condition are often seen on EXTENSOR surfaces w/ a symmetric distribution and are itchy
dermatitis herpetiform
This VB condition can only be diagnosed w/ direct IF of IgA @ tips of dermal papilla between rete pegs
Dermatitis herpetiform
how do you diagnose dermatitis herpetiform (histological)
DIF (only) of IgA @ tips of dermal papilla, between rete pegs
describe dermatitis herpetiform lesions
itchy, red on extensor surfaces, are symmetrical
What VB lesion condition sees a Basal cell AND basement membrane destruction (2)
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica
paraneoplasic pemphigus
What are the 2 types of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica?
Acquired - thru drugs
Genetic - dystrophica type, shows in neonatal - AD or AR
What are the 2 types of inheritance of a gentic epirdermolysis bullosa dystrophica?
AD or AR, AR is way worse
What condition is described to have blistering/scarring with minor trauma?
epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
"mitten hands" are common to
epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
Hypoplastic teeth, constriction of oral cavity due to scarring is common to
epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
What VB condition has a malignant potential?
epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
in epirdermolysiis bullosa dystrophica, the mutation that can often lead to a malignancy is in what gene?
type 7 collagen
2 problems that are behind epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
fibril anchroing defect
deranged GAG metabolism
fibril anchroing defect
deranged GAG metabolism

describes what?
epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
What VB condition has "targetoid" lesions?
erythema multiform
describe erythema multiforme lesions?
targetoid, symmetical
3 forms of erythema multiforme, which is worse
eryth multiforme - mild
toxic epidermal necrolysis - most severe
stevens johnson - moderate
What are the casues of erythema multiforme? What type of condition is it?
HYPERSENSITIVYT
drugs is major
herpes/mycoplasm is minor cause
could be idiopathic
What condition is this? here are the causes
Drugs, Herpes, Mycoplasm or idiopathic
erythema multiforme
hwat tyupe of hypersensitivty reaction is erythema multiforme?
humoral OR cellmediated
Lupus erythematous comes in 3 types...which is worse?
systemic (acute) vs subacute, and discoid (chronic)
Lupus erythematous inovoves destruction of ____, which is its similarity to ____.
basal cells
lichen planus
What causes the basal cell destruction in Lupus erythematous?
deposits of auto antibodies
What are the differences between Lupus and Lichen planus? (
ANA + for lupus
LE+ for lupus
Inflammatory cells are PERIVASCULAR for lupus
Shaggy band @ bm for lupus
what are 2 serious complications of Lupus?
kidney failure due to glomerulonephritis
libman sachs
what VB condition may require abx prophylaxis?
lupus because of libman sachs endocarditis
libman sachs endocarditis is seen in what?
lupus erythematous
lupus erythematous patients can often die of this complication
kidney failure
wihch lupus erythematous type has scarring?
the discoid (chronic)