Cancers of the Oral Mucosa: eMedicine Dermatology
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Cancers of the Oral Mucosa: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Dermatology, Cancer, Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Men's Health
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 12:47 am By:
Approximately 90% of oral cancers are squamous cell carcinoma. Learn more about oral cancers. http://bit.ly/aSYCzb
Actinomycosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Many infectious and inflammatory diseases affect the skin and the oral mucosa. Actinomycosis is one such characteristic and persistent infection. Actinomycosis is a subacute, chronic, cellulitic invasion of the soft tissues that causes the formation of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 12:05 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Actinomycosis is a fungal infection that affects the skin & mucous membranes. Learn what causes actinomycosis. http://bit.ly/cJq8ns
Smoker's Melanosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The main etiologic factor responsible for melanocytic pigmentation of the oral mucosa in the white population is cigarette smoking. In his 1977 report, Hedin1 coined the term smoker's melanosis to describe this clinical condition. Pathophysiology ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Smoking is not only dangerous for the lungs, but also for the entire oral cavity. Learn about smoker's melanosis. http://bit.ly/cAxcvO
Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) is an uncommon form of progressive multifocal leukoplakia with a high rate of malignant transformation to either squamous cell cancer or verrucous carcinoma and a high probability of recurrence. Pathophysiology The etiology ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia is an oral tumor that is likely to become malignant and/or recur. Learn more.http://bit.ly/arE8XM
Oral Submucous Fibrosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1952, Schwartz coined the term atrophica idiopathica mucosa oris to describe an oral fibrosing disease he discovered in 5 Indian women from Kenya.1 Joshi subsequently coined the termed oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) for the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Some oral problems can become chronic and debilitating, such as oral submucous fibrosis. More info about this condition.http://bit.ly/b6ji7V
Oral Malignant Melanoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pigmented entities are relatively common in the oral mucosa and arise from intrinsic and extrinsic sources. Conditions such as melanotic macules, nevi, smoker's melanosis, amalgam and graphite tattoos, racial pigmentation, and vascular blood-related pigments occur with ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Malignant melanomas can occur in the oral cavity. Learn more about this condition and possible causes. http://bit.ly/9GEtlV
Oral Melanoacanthoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Melanoacanthoma is a rare condition of oral mucosa that has been reported only in the last century. The lesion is characterized by a proliferation of both melanocytes and keratinocytes that results in pigmented macular or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Melanoacanthoma is a rare condition of oral mucosa that has been reported only in the last century. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b62BdK
Oral Brush Biopsy With Computer-Assisted Analysis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Within the specific context of 30,000 new cases of oral and pharyngeal cancer diagnosed each year in the United States and the associated 9000 deaths is the broader picture of individuals with potentially detectable precancerous lesions. Most ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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If lesions appear inside the mouth, an oral brush biopsy with computer assisted analysis may be performed. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9EkMXV
Oral Frictional Hyperkeratosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The oral mucosa is lined by stratified squamous epithelium and has topographic differences that correlate with physical demands or a higher degree of specialization. For example, the epithelium lining the floor of the mouth, the ventral ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Those who routinely bite on the inside of the lip or cheek may notice raised patches in the mouth. Learn more. http://bit.ly/daBOcm
Oral Lichen Planus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes bilateral white striations, papules, or plaques on the buccal mucosa, tongue, and gingivae. Erythema, erosions, and blisters may or may not be present.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Chronic inflammatory diseases can occur inside the mouth, such us oral lichen planus. Learn about the cause & symptoms.http://bit.ly/d5xPnh
Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The oral cavity is an important anatomical location with a role in many critical physiologic processes, such as digestion, respiration, and speech. It is also unique for the presence of exposed hard tissue surrounded by mucosa. The ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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A variety of systemic diseases can cause mouth issues. Learn how systemic diseases can affect your mouth. http://bit.ly/9gxDA5
Hairy Leukoplakia: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) is a disease of the mucosa first described in 1984. This pathology is associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and occurs mostly in people with HIV, both immunocompromised and immunocompetent, albeit it can ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 1:40 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Oral hairy leukoplakia is a white patch on the tongue caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. http://bit.ly/9IccBE
Contact Stomatitis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Contact stomatitis describes an inflammatory reaction of the oral mucosa by contact with irritants or allergens. Contact stomatitis is classified by its clinical features, pattern of distribution, or etiologic factors. Contact stomatitis frequently goes undetected because ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 1:01 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Contact stomatitis is an inflammatory reaction of the oral mucosa by contact with irritants or allergens. http://bit.ly/bRQie0
Pemphigus, Paraneoplastic: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anhalt et al1 first described paraneoplastic pemphigus in 1990. The authors reported 5 patients with underlying neoplasms who developed oral erosions and bullous skin eruptions. Skin biopsy samples showed both suprabasal acantholysis and interface dermatitis. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 6:04 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
A rare disease that causes blisters in the mouth area and may signify underlying cancer is paraneoplastic pemphigus. http://bit.ly/az2SM3
Verruciform Xanthoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Verruciform xanthoma is an uncommon lesion that usually occurs on the oral mucosa of middle-aged persons or on the scrotum of middle-aged to elderly Japanese men. The most common site for verruciform xanthoma is the oral ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 3:32 am By:
Verruciform xanthoma is an uncommon lesion that usually appears on the mucosa of older adults, or on the genitals. http://bit.ly/aHWH6r
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