Presentation
Either of these may be of a congenital nature (present at birth) or exhibit an oral manifestation as the individual matures and develops. These maldevelopments may manifest as a number of clinical presentations, e.g., clefts and cysts. [homesteadschools.com]
Patients with a variant of granulomatosis with polyangiitis may present with limited involvement of the upper airways and oral cavity. [blogs.nejm.org]
Some of these disorders present with signs and symptoms that are pathognomonic for the condition, whereas others present with similar features that can make clinical diagnosis difficult to achieve. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In contrast to these findings, a slight male preponderance is noted in the present study. [cgjonline.ca]
Entire Body System
- Heat Intolerance
[…] gain, and lethargy, while cutaneous manifestations include dry skin and hair. [292] On the other hand, common manifestations of hyperthyroid include heat intolerance, abdominal pain, weight loss, and tachycardia, while cutaneous manifestations include [emedicine.medscape.com]
Jaw & Teeth
- Strawberry Tongue
In the mouth, the lips are dry and fissured, the tongue appears red with prominent papillae (strawberry tongue) [53]. [rroij.com]
[…] of papillae on the surface of the tongue (strawberry tongue) and intense erythema of the mucosal surfaces. [140] Ulceration in the oral cavity is a common presenting sign. [141] The labia may appear cracked, cherry-red, swollen, or hemorrhagic. [127] [emedicine.medscape.com]
- Koplik Spot
The pharyngeal congestion in scarlatina and the Koplik spots in measles aid materially in diagnosis before the skin eruption appears. To review the literature of mouth eruptions and to [jamanetwork.com]
Treatment
Once the etiology is understood, the treatment can be instituted. [homesteadschools.com]
Regular check-ups are an important part of the treatment process. When should I make an appointment for this service? If you have been diagnosed with an oral mucosal lesion that requires treatment. [oral.fi]
Higher OML prevalence in pregnant women, as compared to the non-pregnant women, indicates the importance of timely oral examination of pregnant women and subsequent treatment plans for them. [mdpi.com]
Prognosis
Treatment and prognosis The treatment is dependent on the TNM-stage and localisation of primary tumour. [med-college.de]
The prognosis is good. Lupus erythematosus* is an autoimmune disease that may be systemic or involve only skin and mucosa (discoid lupus). Both types can have skin and oral mucosal lesions. [dentalcare.com]
The clinical profile of patients with HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) differs quite notably from that of traditional head and neck cancer patients, and the prognosis for HPV-associated OPC is significantly better. [scmsjournal.com]
Learn in-depth information on Lichen Planus of Penis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. [wrttm.co]
[…] provided following this in-depth evaluation. [10] Conclusion The clinical evaluation of COMD, by including dentists and physicians, may give information about the cause, can aid in determining potential treatments, and can also provide clues about the prognosis [ijofb.org]
Etiology
Disease Pathogenesis Lichen planus is an immune-mediated disorder of unknown etiology with a proposed basis in autoimmunity. [ucdmc.ucdavis.edu]
Some of these conditions have localized or idiopathic etiology; others are manifestations of systemic diseases of the body. Many times these oral conditions appear as the initial symptom of a systemic disease. [coursera.org]
The present cases suggest that the pathogenesis and etiology of EUOM or CD30 + T-cell LPD occurring in children are different from those in adults. [jpatholtm.org]
Once the etiology is understood, the treatment can be instituted. [homesteadschools.com]
Epidemiology
Although in 1980, the World Health Organization (WHO)'s "Guide to epidemiology and diagnosis of oral mucosal disease and conditions" [2] provided a systemic approach of data collection, the epidemiologic literature on oral mucosal diseases is somewhat [jfcmonline.com]
Epidemiologic studies provide information that is important to understand the prevalence, incidence, and severity of oral disease in a specific population, but the results of such studies have rarely been published worldwide. ( 1, 21 ) Earlier epidemiologic [cgjonline.ca]
Epidemiology of Kawasaki disease in the United States and worldwide. Prog Pediatr Cardio. 1997. 6(3):181-5. Yim D, Curtis N, Cheung M, Burgner D. Update on Kawasaki disease: epidemiology, aetiology and pathogenesis. [emedicine.medscape.com]
An epidemiologic study of 2071 patients and a review of the literature. Arch Dermatol. 1991, 127 (11): 1684-1688. [bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com]
Human herpes simplex virus infections: epidemiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnosis, and management. J Am AcadDermatol .2007;57:737âÂÂ63. Kolokotronis A, Doumas S. [rroij.com]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of BMS Recent studies have revealed that several neuropathic, mainly subclinical mechanisms act at different levels of the somatosensory system and contribute to the pathophysiology of primary BMS (12,16). [tannlegetidende.no]
View Article PubMed Google Scholar Farhi D, Dupin N: Pathophysiology, etiologic factors, and clinical management of oral lichen planus, part I: facts and controversies. Clin Dermatol. 2010, 28 (1): 100-108. [bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com]
Thus, a frequently favored option is a surgical attempt to improve cicatricial eye diseases if the underlying pathophysiological process is controlled. [karger.com]
Psoriasis: pathophysiology and oral manifestations. Oral Dis. 1996 Jun. 2(2):135-44. [Medline]. Mattsson U, Warfvinge G, Jontell M. Oral psoriasis-a diagnostic dilemma: a report of two cases and a review of the literature. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Preventing Mouth Ulcers The key to a healthy mouth and disease prevention is keeping it as clean and bacteria-free as possible. This means brushing twice a day and flossing once daily. [colgate.com]
Mouth rinses containing alcohol should be avoided to prevent discomfort and tissue irritation. [dentistry.tamhsc.edu]
Corticosteroids for preventing postherpetic neuralgia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;3:CD005582. [ Links ] 18. Hales CM, Harpaz R, Ortega-Sanchez I, Bialek SR, Centers for Disease C, Prevention. [scielo.org.za]
Learn in-depth information on Lichen Planus of Penis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. [wrttm.co]
To prevent scarring, aggressive treatment must be used for cicatricial pemphigoid including systemic steroids and immunosuppressive drugs, especially cyclophosphamide. [dermnetnz.org]