Chapter 17 Oral Pathology

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Localized area of pus originating from an infection

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Abscess

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Minimal and short-lasting injury to tissue

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Acute inflammation

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Removal of tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination

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Biopsy

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Superficial infection caused by a yeastlike fungus

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Candidiasis

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Malignant tumor in epithelial tissue

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Carcinoma

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Inflammation of cellular or connective tissue

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Cellulitis

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Continuous injury or irritation to tissue

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Chronic inflammation

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Disorders that are present at birth

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Congenital disorders

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Closed cell or pouch with a definite wall

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Cyst

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Technical term for bruising

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Ecchymosis

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Wearing away of tissue

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Erosion

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Inflammation of the tongue

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Glossitis

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A granular tumor or growth

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Granuloma

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Swelling or mass of blood collected in one area or organ

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Hematoma

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Protective response of the tissues to irritation or injury

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Inflammation

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An area of pathology

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Lesion

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A progressive disease in which the bone marrow produces an increased number of immature or abnormal white cells

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Leukemia

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Formation of white spots or patches on the oral mucosa

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Leukoplakia

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Benign, chronic disease that affects the skin and oral mucosa

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Lichen

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Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes

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Lymphadenopathy

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Malignant disorder of the lymphoid tissue

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Lymphoma

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To spread (disease) from one part of the body to another

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Metastasize

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Potent central nervous system stimulant

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Methamphetamine

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Informal name for the rampant tooth decay caused by heavy methamphetamine

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Meth mouth

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The study of disease

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Pathology

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Small, pinpoint red spots on the skin or mucous membrane

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Petechiae

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Malignant tumor in connective tissue such as muscle or bone

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Sarcoma

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Abnormal growths of bone in a specific area

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Tori

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Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva

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Xerostomia

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What are the four types of oral lesions?

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Lesions extending below oral mucosa, Lesions extending above oral mucosa, lesions even with the mucosal surface, raised or flat lesions

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What are the warning symptoms of oral cancer?

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Sore in the mouth that doesnt heal, lump or swelling on the neck, lips, or oral cavity, numbness, dryness, burning, repeated bleeding and difficulty speaking chewing or swallowing

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Describe leukemia orally

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Hemmorrhage, ulceration, enlargement, spongy texture, magenta coloration of gingiva

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What is the appearance of lesions with smokeless tobacco?

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Rough texture of the surface

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What are the three types of therapy for oral cancer?

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Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy

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What are five lesions associated with hiv/aids?

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Hiv gingivitis, hiv periodontitis, cervical lymphadenopathy, candidiasis, lymphoma

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Discuss hiv/aids

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Lesions are indicators and predictors, and are caused by opportunistic infections, tumors, and autoimmune like diseases

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List 3 anomalies that affect jaw development

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Macrognathia - abnormally large

Exostosis/torus- benign bony growth

Torus palatinus - bony overgrowth at midline of hard palate

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What anomaly effects lip, palate, and tongue development?

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Cleft lip, cleft palate, and ankyloglossia

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What are 3 anomalies that effect the number of teeth?

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Ameloblastoma, anodontia, dens in dente

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What are the conditions related with abnormal eruption of the teeth

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Premature eruption, ankylosis, and impaction

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What are two oral conditions related to nutritional factors ?

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Attrition and bulimia