Common cell variations
cells that are not capable of reproduction
(heart, skeletal muscle, nervous system)
What is Permanent?
This common fungal infection causes a white coating on the oral mucosa that can be wiped off.
What is oral candidiasis?
T: tumor size of the primary tumor (1-4)
N: lymph node involvement (0, 1, 2, 3)
M: metastases (0,1)
What is cancer staging?
Thickening of the epidermis by increased keratin production. Keratin turns white when hydrated by saliva.
What is hyperkeratosis?
This lifestyle habit is the strongest risk factor for oral cancer and should be discussed during patient education.
What is tobacco use?
intracellular edema with tissue whiteness, only found in dark skinned people.
What is Leukoedema?
A potentially premalignant white patch that cannot be scraped off and has no obvious cause.
What is leukoplakia?
This is the most common oral cancer.
What is oral squamous cell carcinoma?
This red lesion is more likely to be cancerous than a white lesion and should always be referred for biopsy.
What is erythroplakia?
This autoimmune condition presents with white reticular lines on the buccal mucosa and is often associated with skin lesions
What is oral lichen planus?
This lesion appears as red patches on the tongue surrounded by white borders, often called "Migratory glossitis"
What is geographic tongue?
This virus often transmitted sexually, is linked to oropharyngeal cancers and is becoming more common in younger adults.
What is HPV (human papillomavirus)?
Another name for geographic tongue?
Benign migratory glossitis
Grayish-white palate with small red dots. Affects minor salivary glands(dialated and inflamed)
What is nicotine stomatitis?
Has elongation of Filiform papillae, with risk factors (Antibiotics, RT, smoking, oxygenating mouth rinse, overgrowth of oral flora).
What is hairy tongue?
constant cell reproduction?
what is Labile?
Candida Albicans(yeastlike fungus), grows on the surface of mucosa and necrosis surface epithelium.
What is Pseudomembranous candidiasis?
What are the two general types of Malignant neoplasms?
carcinoma(epithelial cells) and sarcoma (connective tissues)
This white lesion is caused by chronic cheek chewing.
What is morsicatio buccarum?
inherited condition, generalized keratinization of buccal mucosa, white plaques that doesn't rub off.
What is white sponge Nevus.