Geographic Tongue: eMedicine Dermatology
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Geographic Tongue: eMedicine Dermatology
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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 1:39 am By:
A geographic tongue is one that has a map-like appearance due to irregular patches on the surface. http://bit.ly/9r0ucI
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
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 4:41 pm By:
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 Drug Reactions: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: An estimated 2-4% of hospital admissions are related to adverse drug reactions. Mucocutaneous eruptions are often central to these untoward reactions, and an ever-expanding list of medications is linked to pathologic reactions in the oral and perioral ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 4:11 pm By:
Drug reactions often cause issues in the mouth (dry mouth,tongue swelling, etc). Learn which drugs are common culprits.http://bit.ly/d4uv0y
Hairy Tongue: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hairy tongue (lingua villosa) is a commonly observed condition of defective desquamation of the filiform papillae that results from a variety of precipitating factors. The condition is most frequently referred to as black hairy tongue (lingua ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 1:42 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Hairy tongue is a harmless condition in which the tongue looks hairy. Find the causes. http://bit.ly/bfpAJB
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
Fissured Tongue: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fissured tongue is a condition frequently seen in the general population that is characterized by grooves that vary in depth and are noted along the dorsal and lateral aspects of the tongue. Although a definitive etiology ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 1:35 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A fissured tongue is one in which there are grooves on the top and bottom. It is a common issue. http://bit.ly/cdczC2
Cancers of the Oral Mucosa: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Approximately 90% of oral cancers are squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which is seen in older men, typically on the lip or lateral part of the tongue. Oral SCC (OSCC) is particularly common in the developing world. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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
Endemic Syphilis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Features of endemic syphilis have been noted in ancient Africa since history was first recorded. Originally, endemic syphilis was thought to be spread throughout a large geographic area. Through the passage of time, this disease has ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 9:35 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Endemic syphilis is similar to veneral syphilis in pathology, but different organ systems are affected. http://bit.ly/bG7KyN
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