Oral Neurofibroma: eMedicine Dermatology
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Oral Neurofibroma: eMedicine Dermatology
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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 4:43 pm By:
Tumors of the mouth may arise from nerve sheath cells. These tumors (neurofibroma) are benign. Learn the cause. http://bit.ly/a569Pt
Leukoplakia, Oral: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The World Health Organization (WHO) first defined oral leukoplakia as a white patch or plaque that could not be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease; therefore, lichen planus, candidiasis, and white sponge nevus were ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 6, 2010 at 11:52 am By:
eMedicine articles on oral infections, candidal and noncandidal, and leukoplakia, updated for 2010. Second of three! http://bit.ly/d4uP3g
Enteroviral Infections: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The enterovirus (EV) genus is a member of the Picornaviridae family of small, icosahedral, single-stranded, positive-sense RNA viruses. The original classification of these viruses included polioviruses (PVs), coxsackie A and B viruses (CVA and CVB, respectively), ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:42 am By:
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Enteroviral infections are spread from person to person by oral-oral and fecal-oral routes. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aCijGS
Behcet Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Behcet disease (BD) was named in 1937 after the Turkish dermatologist Hulusi Behcet, who first described the triple-symptom complex of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis.1Behcet disease is a complex, multisystemic disease that ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:07 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Behçet disease is a rare disorder that causes chronic inflammation in the blood vessels of the body. http://bit.ly/aDLSde
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness with a distinct clinical presentation of oral and characteristic distal extremity lesions. Most commonly, the etiologic agents are coxsackieviruses, members of the Picornaviridae family. Pathophysiology Epidemic hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 3:44 pm By:
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eMedicine's Dermatology article Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease is updated for 2010 at http://bit.ly/aVlkHn
Dyskeratosis Congenita: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dyskeratosis congenita (DKC), also known as Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome, is a rare, progressive bone marrow failure syndrome characterized by the triad of reticulated skin hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy, and oral leukoplakia. Evidence exists for telomerase dysfunction, ribosome deficiency, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 7:44 pm By:
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Dyskeratosis congenita, or Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome, is a rare, progressive bone marrow failure syndrome. http://bit.ly/aWevIg
Verrucous Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Verrucous carcinoma (VC) refers to a clinicopathologic concept implying a locally aggressive, clinically exophytic, low-grade, slow-growing, well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma with minimal metastatic potential.Verrucous carcinoma typically involves the oral cavity, larynx, genitalia, skin, and esophagus.In 1948, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 11:36 pm By:
Verrucous carcinoma is a clinical concept implying a low-grade, slow-growing, squamous cell carcinoma.http://bit.ly/aB5PEW
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
Viral Infections of the Mouth: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Members of the human herpesvirus (HHV) and human papillomavirus (HPV) families are the most common causes of primary viral infections of the oral cavity. Nonetheless, many other viral infections can affect the oral cavity in humans, either ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:20 pm By:
HHV and HPV viruses are the most common oral viruses, but many viruses infect the oral cavity. Learn about oral viruses.http://bit.ly/9GMD2K
Traumatic Ulcers: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Traumatic injuries involving the oral cavity may typically lead to the formation of surface ulcerations. The injuries may result from events such as accidentally biting oneself while talking, sleeping, or secondary to mastication. Other forms of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:18 pm By:
Traumatic injuries involving the oral cavity may typically lead to the formation of surface ulcerations. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9BvSLt
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
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:16 pm By:
Smoking is not only dangerous for the lungs, but also for the entire oral cavity. Learn about smoker's melanosis. http://bit.ly/cAxcvO
Smokeless Tobacco Lesions: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The use of smokeless tobacco is associated with a spectrum of oral cavity lesions, including leukoplakia, speckled leukoplakia, erythroplasia, tobacco-associated keratosis, carcinoma in situ (CIS), verrucous carcinoma, and invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). In addition to ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:15 pm By:
Smokeless tobacco use is associated with a variety of oral problems, including lesios and tumors. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c6GYRF
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
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:14 pm By:
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
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:11 pm By:
Some oral problems can become chronic and debilitating, such as oral submucous fibrosis. More info about this condition.http://bit.ly/b6ji7V
Oral Pyogenic Granuloma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common, tumorlike, exuberant tissue response to localized irritation or trauma. The name pyogenic granuloma is a misnomer since the condition is not associated with pus and does not represent a ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:09 pm By:
A pyogenic granuloma is a common tumor-like tissue response to localized irritation or trauma. Learn what can cause it. http://bit.ly/amT4jJ
Oral Examination: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The oral examination is an area of physical diagnosis that, for a variety of reasons, traditionally receives minimal emphasis in the predoctoral medical curriculum. Nevertheless, much information can be gained through a systematic evaluation of the oral ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:04 pm By:
An oral examination is an important component of preventative care. Learn why and what your doctor is looking for. http://bit.ly/aCxliE
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