Mucosal Lesions: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Mucosal Lesions

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Other tests may be used to rule out other possible causes, including skin lesion biopsy or culture of the skin lesion (see skin or mucosal biopsy culture). [aacallergy.com]

Clinical Features Eczematous lesions evolve or associate with papulous lesions with peculiar lilac-red gradation. [hindawi.com]

Disseminated Histoplasmosis

Lesions seen during endoscopy, laparotomy, or autopsy include single or continuous superficial mucosal ulcerations, deep bleeding ulcers with or without frank perforation, [omicsonline.org]

Abstract Histoplasmosis is a rare systemic fungal infection commonly presenting as mucosal ulceration of the oral cavity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Evidence for dissemination includes hepatosplenomegaly, extrapulmonary lymphadenopathy, mucosal or skin lesions, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, or elevated hepatic [ispub.com]

Hallopeau-Siemens Disease

However, many EB patients with mucosal lesions are sensitive to the strong flavoring agents and alcohol in most rinses; specially formulated rinses lacking these ingredients [jisppd.com]

Vesiculobullous lesions may appear following a trauma, exposure to heat or even for no obvious reason. [omicsonline.org]

[…] bullosa; Pediatrics; General anesthesia Introduction Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is an uncommon hereditary skin disorder characterized by abnormal fragility of the skin and mucosal [omicsonline.org]

Geographic Tongue

This book will assist the practitioner in diagnosing and treating both transient and persistent mucosal lesions. [books.google.de]

[…] non-malignant lesions in the western Sicilian population. 61 Tortorici S...Difalco P 27374359 2016 47 [Melkersson Rosenthal syndrome. [malacards.org]

Epidemiology of oral mucosal lesions in United States school children. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1994;22:243–53. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Laryngeal Lesion

[…] as well as post treatment monitoring of mucosal lesions of larynx. [laryngologyandvoice.org]

Main Laryngeal mucosal premalignant lesions are seen frequently in clinical practice. [nature.com]

[…] pathology as a field of interest (Marie-Louise van Velthuysen, Freek Bot, and Piet Slootweg) reviewed laryngeal mucosal premalignant lesions cases. [nature.com]

Erythema Multiforme

In some patients, mucosal lesions develop as well; these cases are differentiated by the name erythema multiforme major. [insights.ovid.com]

Meticulous oral hygiene should be encouraged when mucosal lesions are identified. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Then, in 1916 Rendu described mucosal lesions with or without skin lesions, which were later named “ectodermosis erosiva pluriorificialis" by Fiessinger in 1923. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid

STUDY DESIGN: We analyzed sera from 30 MMP-suspected patients with intractable oral mucosal lesions using a combination of indirect immunofluorescence with 1M NaCl-split skin [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical examination revealed extensive mucosal lesions as well as generalized blisters and erosions that healed with scar formation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A treatment of prednisone, dapsone and hormonotherapy was introduced, but intravenous immunoglobulin and rituximab were added due to new mucosal lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Colitis Cystica Profunda

MUCOSAL PROLAPSE LESIONS Localized or segmental mucosal prolapse of the intestines results in various polypoid and ulcerating lesions, particularly in the large intestine, [oncohemakey.com]

Mucosal pseudolipomatosis is a rare, benign, transient lesion that must not be confused with similar but more serious medical problems. [kundoc.com]

It is used to determine the unknown cause of mucosal lesions, rectal ulcers, IBD, etc. [icliniq.com]

Pemphigus Vegetans

A 66-year-old woman with a history of lung cancer treated with radiotherapy 2-years prior to admission, was seen for mucosal and skin lesions of 3-month's duration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] in patients presenting with stubborn oral mucosal lesions. [medscape.com]

lesions The vast majority of patients have mucosal lesions, and the mouth is the most common site of presentation Mucosal lesions may precede cutaneous lesions by months, [pcds.org.uk]

Pemphigus Vulgaris

Most patients have a history of either mucosal-only or mucocutaneous lesions, but numerous patients self-report cutaneous lesions only, without previous or concurrent mucosal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

One year after onset of mucosal lesions, she developed an abdominal eruption with several tense vesicles and bullae on an erythematous base. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the meantime, he is given topical steroids and an anesthetic for his mucosal lesions. [step2.medbullets.com]

Lichen Planus

Moreover, even less data has been published regarding mucosal lesions in children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

More than 21% of 3,783 oral mucosal and connective tissue lesions reported from 23,616 white Americans, usually over 35 years of age, were keratotic lesions, representing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient developed marked clinical improvement of the cutaneous and oral mucosal lesions with oral and topical steroids, topical tacrolimus, and oral doxycycline after [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pemphigus

Abstract A 63-year-old Japanese man with non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma presented with erythematous skin lesions on his entire body, with oral, ocular and anal mucosal lesions [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lesions The vast majority of patients have mucosal lesions, and the mouth is the most common site of presentation Mucosal lesions may precede cutaneous lesions by months, [pcds.org.uk]

The primary end point was complete remission 3 months after the end of rituximab treatment; complete remission was defined as epithelialization of all skin and mucosal lesions [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis

lesions. 57 paraffin embedded skin biopsies of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis originating from Bolivia, and due to Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis, were studied. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is a granulomatous disease clinically characterized by ulcerated skin and mucosal lesions whose clinical manifestations can regress spontaneously [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Papillary, irregular mucosal lesions were seen on the soft palate. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Jejunal Vascular Anomaly with Hemorrhage

Lesions that were not detected by CT-EG included mucosal ulcers and angiodysplasias. [jdeonline.in]

The diagnostic yield was 26%, with the majority of lesions encountered being mucosal vascular malformations. [mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com]

It showed active bleeding from the proximal jejunum; however, the exact mucosal lesions were not determined ( Fig. 1 ). [e-sciencecentral.org]

Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis

This work will lay the foundation for the design of novel antimicrobial and wound healing strategies to control mucositis lesions of the upper alimentary tract. [grantome.com]

Erythematous oral mucositis lesion on the buccal mucosa. Ulcerative oral mucositis lesion on the buccal mucosa. [emedicine.medscape.com]

TJ-14 was also topically applied with a cotton pellet on the mucosal lesions. [wjon.org]

Aphthous Stomatitis

The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in U.S. adults: data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988–1994. [aafp.org]

It is among the most common oral mucosal lesions with high prevalence among young adults. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is among the most common oral mucosal lesions, with clinically significant morbidity, and high prevalence among young adults. [doi.org]

Linear IgA Dermatosis

Medical history was significant for a buccal mucosal lesion biopsy taken two years earlier that revealed subepidermal fibrosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The string of beads sign is characteristic when new lesions appear around the previous ones. 1, 2 Mucosal lesions can also be affected, especially in the oral and ocular regions [scielo.br]

The string of beads sign is characteristic when new lesions appear around the previous ones.1,2 Mucosal lesions can also be affected, especially in the oral and ocular regions [docksci.com]

Secondary Syphilis of Skin

No adenopathies, mucosal or palmo-plantar lesions were evident. [bjid.org.br]

The distribution and morphologic characteristics of the skin and mucosal lesions are varied and may be confused with numerous other skin diseases. [dartmouth.edu]

In most cases, the presence of mucosal ulcerations, involvement of palms and soles as well as genital lesions is usually the tip-off that raises the possibility of syphilis [omicsonline.org]

Bullous Lichen Planus

Erosive/ulcerative lichen planus These lesions are found on the mucosal surfaces. [medcaretips.com]

Another clue is that such lesions have a larger area of mucosal erosion or ulceration than do punctate lesions. [consultant360.com]

The cutaneous bullous lesions may be tense and multilocular containing clear or hemorrhagic fluid. The mucosal lesions are rapidly ruptured leaving painful erosions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia

Endoscopy performed two months after transplantation showed a complete disappearance of antral mucosal lesions. [doi.org]

After several fulguration therapies with argon-plasma coagulator, the mucosal lesions improved and her hemoglobin levels returned to normal. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These gastric mucosal lesions are mostly diagnosed on upper endoscopy and can be distinguished based on their appearance or location in the stomach. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pemphigus Erythematosus

In contrast to pemphigus vulgaris, in which mucosal lesions are classically present, pemphigus foliaceus does not involve mucosal lesions and only involves skin involvement [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Both groups had a severe PDAI score, which may be explained by area of skin involvement in PF, and mucosal lesions in PV. [emjreviews.com]

The severity of the disease, as well as the mucosal lesions, is believed to be directly proportional to the levels of desmoglein 3. [wikidoc.org]

Phlegmonous Esophagitis

We describe a patient with Sjögren's syndrome and an uncommon gastric mucosal lesion shown to be a phlegmonous gastritis. [diki.pl]

Moreover, endoscopic examination and contrast esophagogram are mandatory, so as to exclude inner mucosal lesions and possible esophageal perforation [ 3, 4 ]. [ejcts.oxfordjournals.org]

Condyloma Latum

The challenge lies in recognizing important diagnostic clues, including the characteristic skin rashes and mucosal lesions. [ijdvl.com]

Warty mucosal lesions: Oral condyloma lata of secondary syphilis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol [serial online] 2017 [cited 2019 May 13];83:277. [ijdvl.com]

Resolution after two weeks of treatment Condyloma lata is one of the characteristic mucosal signs of secondary syphilis. Lesions in the oral cavity are rarely reported. [ijdvl.com]

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Stevens-Johnson syndrome may present with mucosal lesions only or both mucosal and skin lesions. [dermis.net]

lesions Widespread macules Maculopapular distribution Gross description Cutaneous and mucosal lesions Eruption consists of either "flat atypical target" lesions or erythematous [pathologyoutlines.com]

[…] eruption Cutaneous and mucosal lesions are tender Nikolsky sign positive for epidermal detachment with application of tangential mechanical pressure ( Orphanet J Rare Dis [pathologyoutlines.com]

Fissured Tongue

Recent studies have provided more evidence that psoriasis can give mucosal lesions, especially oral. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Psoriasis is a common skin disorder, but mucosal lesions are rare. 1 In pustular psoriasis, the tongue shows lesions that are clinically and histologically indistinguishable [jamanetwork.com]

lesions (C; n = 1029). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Median Rhomboid Glossitis

Int J Oral Surg 2:203–208 CrossRef Google Scholar Espinoza I, Rojas R, Aranda W, Gamonal J (2003) Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in elderly people in Santiago, Chile. [link.springer.com]

Common oral lesions: Part I. Superficial mucosal lesions. Am Fam Physician 2007; 75:501-507. 5. Cooke BE. Median rhomboid glossitis. [tribune.cz]

An update of evaluation of common oral lesions. 14. Gonsalves WC, Chi AC, Neville BW. Common oral lesions: Part I. Superficial mucosal lesions. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Esophageal Leiomyoma

Esophagoscopy revealed an ulcerative mucosal lesion over the elevated lesion and biopsy showed that the lesion was a squamous cell carcinoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Endoscopic mucosal resection is an alternative to surgery for removing suitable mucosal and submucosal lesions from the gastrointestinal tract. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The muscular layer of the lower esophagus was opened by coagulation hook, the lesion was enucleated without mucosal penetration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tongue Disease

Epidemiology of oral mucosal lesions in United States schoolchildren: 1986-87. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1994 Aug. 22(4):243-53. [Medline]. Shulman JD. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Occasionally, the burning sensation is caused by mucosal lesions or disorders such as erosive lichen planus or erythroplakia. [pocketdentistry.com]

Common oral lesions: Part I. Superficial mucosal lesions. Am Fam Physician. 2007;75(4):501–507. 5. Cooke BE. Median rhomboid glossitis. [aafp.org]

Radiation Stomatitis

Citrus fruits, alcohol, and foods that are hot are all known to aggravate mucositis lesions. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] oral lesions of various etiologies, including oral mucositis/stomatitis (may be caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy), irritation due to oral surgery, traumatic ulcers [gelclair.com]

[…] surface of the mouth & soothing oral lesions. [quizlet.com]

Hypertrophic Lichen Planus

Mucosal labial lesions may occur, but buccal mucosal, tongue, and gums are more commonly affected. Bullous LP is exceedingly rare on the lips [ 7 ]. [omicsonline.org]

Keratotic plugging is not apparent in mucosal lesions. [11] The subepithelial elastic fibers decrease and results in separation of the epithelial surface at the edematous [ijpmonline.org]

lesions than skin lesions. [6] However, our patient presented with an erosive cervical lesion with no evidence of oral or external genital lesions. [ijdvl.com]