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BONE TUMORS (NOV. 17)
Definition
Term
giant cell lesions are classified by...
Definition
histology
Term
types of giant cell lesions
Definition
1) giant cell granuloma (central or peripheral)
2) central giant cell tumor
3) aneurysmal bone cyst
4) cherubism
5) brown tumor
Term
central giant cell granulomas are not actually....
Definition
granulomas
Term
are central giant cell granulomas considered neoplastic?
Definition
no, they are non-neoplastic
Term
are central giant cell granulomas considered neoplastic?
Definition
no, they are non-neoplastic
Term
2 types of central giant cell granulomas
Definition
1) non-aggressive *more common)
2) aggressive
Term
central giant cell granulomas usually occur before age...
Definition
30
Term
most central giant cell granulomas arise in the...
Definition
anterior mandible
Term
central giant cell granulomas have a predilection for M or F?
Definition
females
Term
central giant cell granuloma is usually ___ (symptomatic or asymptomatic) but may cause ____
Definition
central giant cell granulomas is usually asymptomatic but may cause *painless expansion
Term
central giant cell granulomas are unlikely to ____ or ____
Definition
unlikely to perforate cortex or resorb roots
Term
aggressive type of central giant cell granuloma is associated with 3 clinical features
Definition
1) pain
2) rapid growth
3) tendency to recur
Term
central giant cell granulomas are radiographically uni or multi-locular radilucency?
Definition
can be either uni or multi locular
Term
central giant cell granulomas are corticated or non-corticated?
Definition
non-corticated
Term
central giant cell granulomas can be mistaken for...
Definition
1) ameloblastoma
2) KOT
3) other multi-locular radiolucencies
Term
central giant cell granulomas show what type of cell histopathologically?
Definition
multi-nucleated giant cells
Term
histophathologic features of central giant cell granulomas show what type of cells in the background?
Definition
background of ovoid-spindle shaped mesenchymal cells
Term
central giant cell granulomas show extravasated _____ with _____
Definition
central giant cell granulomas show extravasated *erythrocytes with *hemosiderin deposition
Term
on histopath. central giant cell granulomas are identical to...
Definition
brown tumors of hyperparathyroidism
Term
histo: central giant cell granulomas are similar to what lesions?
Definition
cherubism lesions
Term
tx: recurrence rate of central giant cell granulomas
Definition
15-20%
Term
tx: aggressive central giant cell granulomas can be treated with...
Definition
1) corticosteroids
2) calcitonin
3) interferon-alpha-2a
Term
giant cell tumors are most often seen in ____ of ____
Definition
giant cell tumors are most often seen in *epiphyses of *long bones
Term
giant cell tumors are (more/less) ____ aggressive than _____
Definition
giant cell tumors are *more aggressive than giant cell granulomas
Term
giant cell tumors are _____ lesions with numerous ____
Definition
giant cell tumors are *hypercellular lesions with numerous *multinucleated giant cells
Term
aneurysmal bone cyst is not _____
Definition
a true cyst!
Term
aneurysmal bone cyst is characterized by...
Definition
blood filled cavity NOT lined by epithelium
Term
clin: aneurysmal bone cyst has predilication for M/F?
Definition
female
Term
clin: most patients with aneurysmal bone cyst are younger than age...
Definition
20
Term
most aneurysmal bone cysts occur in the mandible/maxilla?
Definition
mandible
Term
rad: on x-ray aneurysmal bone cysts are...(uni/multi-locular, etc.)
Definition
expansile, uni or multilocular radiolucency
Term
clin: with aneurysmal bone cysts, ____ and ____ are common
Definition
teeth displacement and resorption
Term
grossly, aneurysmal bone cysts look like...
Definition
blood-soaked sponge
Term
histo: walls of aneurysmal bone cysts have...
Definition
mutli-nucleated giant cells
Term
histo: aneurysmal bone cysts have ___ production
Definition
osteoid
Term
gen: cherubism has a ____ inheritance pattern
Definition
autosomal dominant
Term
gen: cherubism has high ____ and variable ____
Definition
high penetrance and variable expressivity
Term
gen: the gene for cherubism is mapped to chromosome ___
Definition
4p16
Term
clin: in cherubism, disease usually develops between ages...
Definition
2-5
Term
clin: cherubism presents with ____ swelling of _____
Definition
cherubism presents with *painless bilateral swelling of *posterior mandible
Term
clin: in cherubism, lesions progress until ____ then ____
Definition
lesions progress until *puberty, then *stabilize and regress
Term
radiographic features of cherubism
Definition

bilateral, multi-locular radiolucencies *few diseases have multiple multifocal radiolucencies

 

(osteoclast origin so radiolucent)

Term
rad: where are cherubism lesions found in the jaw? what do they involve?
Definition
*posterior mandible involving *angle and ramus of mandible
Term
rad: in cherubism, ___ and ____ can be, but are rarely involved
Definition
ribs or humerus
Term
histo: in cherubism, there are ___ cells in ____
Definition
there are mutlinucleated giant cells in vascular connective tissue
Term
histo: key feature that distinguishes cherubism from giant cell granuloma
Definition
eosinophilic deposits around periphery of blood vessels (eosinophilic cuffing)
Term
bone and cartilaginous tumors (variants of normal anatomy)
Definition
1) tori and exostoses
2) osteoma
3) osteoblastoma
4) osteoid osteoma
5) chondroma
Term
gen: tori and exostoses are localized...
Definition
bone protruberances
Term
gen: tori and exostoses are usually...(one side or bilateral, a/symmetrical)
Definition
bilaterally symmetrical
Term
his: tori and exostoses show normal ____
Definition
lamellar bone
Term
tx: treatment for tori and exostoses is only needed for...
Definition
fabrication of prosthesis
Term
tx: treatment for tori and exostoses is only needed for...
Definition
fabrication of prosthesis
Term
exostoses are like tori but located...
Definition
on the facial aspect (not palate or midline)
Term
gen: osteomas are ____ tumors of ____
Definition
osteomas are benign tumors of compact bone
Term
gen: osteomas are rarely diagnosed outside ____
Definition
craniofacial skeleton
Term
gen: osteomas may arise on ___ of bone or ___ bone
Definition
osteomas may arise on the *surface of bone (periosteal osteoma) or *within bone (endosteal osteoma)
Term
gen: multiple osteomas are associated with ____ syndrome
Definition
Gardner syndrome
Term
clin: osteomas are usually detected in what age population?
Definition
young adults
Term
clin: osteomas are usually ___ but can cause ____
Definition
osteomas are usually *asymptomatic but can cause *painless swelling
Term
clin: osteomas are usually located on the...
Definition
body of mandible or condyle
Term
rad: radiographically, is an osteoma well circumscribed or not?
Definition
well circumscribed
Term
his: osteomas are made up of ____ with ____
Definition
*compact lamellar bone with *scant fibrofatty marrow
Term
his: osteomas are identical to ____ and ____
Definition
tori and exostoses
Term
gen: inheritance pattern of Gardner syndrome
Definition
autosomal dominant
Term
gen: Gardner syndrome has ___% penetrance
Definition
100% penetrance
Term
gen: chromosome Gardner syndrome has been mapped to
Definition
chromosome 5
Term
gen: ____ organ systems may be involved in Gardner syndrome
Definition
multiple organ systems
-GI, skin, soft tissues, retina, skeletal, and/or teeth
Term
gen: GI manifestations -- ____ start developing in the ___ decade of life
Definition
*colonic polyps start developing in the *2nd decade of life
Term
gen: colonic polyps in Gardner syndrome usually develop into...
Definition
adenocarcinoma
Term
skeletal manifestations of Gardner syndrome usually present with ____ in the ___, ____, ____
Definition
usually present with *multiple osteomas in the *skull, paranasal sinuses and mandible
Term
oral manifestations -- osteomas in the mouth in Gardner syndrome usually occur where?
Definition
inferior border of mandible, angle, ramus
Term
how many mandibular osteomas are there usually in Gardner syndrome?
Definition
3-6
Term
oral manifestations -- 2 teeth findings with Gardner syndrome
Definition
1) supernumerary teeth
2) impacted teeth
Term
skin & soft tissue manifestations -- ___ cysts of the skin
Definition
epidermoid cysts of the skin
Term
skin & soft tissue manifestations -- ____ tumors present as locally aggressive ____
Definition
*desmoid tumors present as locally aggressive *fibrous neoplasms
Term
skin and soft tissue manifestations-- increased prevalence of ___ carcinoma
Definition
thyroid carcinoma
*100 fold increase in females
Term
skin and soft tissue manifestations -- pigmented lesions are found where in Gardner syndrom?
Definition
ocular fundus
Term
tx: specific prophylactic treatment for Gardner syndrome
Definition
prophylactic colectomy
Term
gen: is osteoblastoma malignant or benign?
Definition
benign
Term
clin: osteoblastoma is found where in the jaw?
Definition
posterior mandible
Term
clin: osteoblastoma usually occurs before what age?
Definition
30
Term
clin: osteoblastoma is associated with ___ not relieved by ___
Definition
associated with *pain not relieved by *aspirin
*distinguishes from osteoid osteoma
Term
rad: osteoblastoma appearance as a radiolucent lesion with ___ areas of ____
Definition
appears as a radiolucent lesion with *patchy areas of *mineralization
Term
his: osteoblastoma appears on histo as mineralized ___ rimmed with ____
Definition
mineralized trabeculae rimmed with osteoblasts
Term
his: periphery of osteoblastoma lesion is arranged in ___
Definition
radiating spicules
Term
gen: osteoid osteoma is larger or smaller than osteoblastoma?
Definition
smaller
Term
gen: size of osteoid osteoma lesion?
Definition
less than 2 cm
Term
gen: what relieves pain in osteoid osteoma?
Definition
aspirin
Term
gen: osteoid osteoma is most often found where? (3)
Definition
1) femur
2) tibia
3) phalanges
Term
gen: is a central vascular malformation benign or malignant?
Definition
benign vascular lesion
Term
clinical presentation of central vascular malformation
Definition
painless swelling
Term
radiographically a central vascular malformation appears as a radiolucency with _____
Definition
radiating opacities (sun-burst appearance)
Term
on histo, central vascular malformations look like ____ without ____ proliferation
Definition
look like vessel of origin without endothelial cell proliferation
Term
desmosplastic fibromas usually occur before age...
Definition
before age 30
Term
part of jaw desmoplastic fibromas are most common in...
Definition
mandible
Term
most common presenting symptom of desmoplastic fibromas...
Definition
painless swelling
Term
desmoplastic fibroma may perforate ___ and involve ___
Definition
may perforate *cortex and involve *soft tissues
Term
can desmoplastic fibroma resorb roots of teeth?
Definition
yes
Term
his: desmoplastic fibroma has elongated ____ forming bands of ____
Definition
elongated *fibroblasts forming bands of *collagen
Term
tx: desmoplastic fibroma is a (benign/malignant) _____ tumor with ____ aggressive behavior
Definition
tx: desmoplastic fibroma is a *benign tumor with *locally aggressive behavior
Term
tx: desmoplastic fibroma may destroy ____
Definition
may destroy *bone
Term
gen: langerhans cell histocytosis is also known as...
Definition
eosinophilic granuloma
Term
gen: Langerhans cell histiocytosis is seen with what types of cells?
Definition
1) eosinophils
2) lymphocytes
3) plasma cells
4) giant cells
Term
clin: 3 diseases along clinical spectrum of Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Definition
1) eosinophilic granuloma of bone
2) chronic disseminated histiocytosis
3) acute disseminated histiocytosis
Term
clin: eosinophilic granuloma of bone is characterized by ___ or ____ bone lesions without ____
Definition
characterized by *monostotic or *polyostotic bone lesions without *visceral involvement
Term
clin: chronic disseminated histiocytosis has involvement of...
Definition
1) bone
2) skin
3) viscera
Term
clin: acute disseminated histiocytosis has involvement of...
Definition
1) cutaneous
2) marrow
3) viscera
Term
acute disseminated histiocytosis usually affects...
Definition
infants
Term
half of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis are under age...
Definition
15
Term
adults with langerhans cell histiocytosis usually don't have...
Definition
visceral involvement
Term
rad: on xray, langerhans cell histiocytosis looks like ____ radiolucencies without ____ rims
Definition
looks like *punched out radiolucencies without *corticated rims
Term
in Langerhans cell histiocytosis, teeth look like they're...
Definition
floating in air
Term
his: in langerhan cell histiocytosis histo shows large, pale-staining...
Definition
mononuclear cells
Term
his: a key feature of Langerhan cells on histo...
Definition
Birbeck granules (rod-shaped cytoplasmic structures)
--> differentiate Langerhan cells from other mononuclear phagocytes
Term
his: 3 cells seen on histo in Langerhan cell histiocytosis
Definition
1) mononuclear cells
2) Langerhan cells
3) eosinophils
Term
Langerhan cells are _____ cells
Definition
dendritic mononuclear cells
Term
Langerhan cells are found in the...
Definition
1) epidermis
2) mucosa
3) lymph nodes
4) bone marrow
Term
tx: 3 treatment option for Langerhan cell histiocytosis
Definition
1) surgery
2) radiation
3) chemotherapy
Term
BENIGN SOFT TISSUE TUMORS (DEC. 8)
Definition
Term
nicotine stomatitis is associated with...
Definition
cigar and pipe smoking, reverse smoking
Term
is nicotine stomatitis pre-malignant?
Definition
no
Term
nicotine stomatitis is a response to...
Definition
heat
Term
nicotine stomatitis is common in ___ (M/F) over the age ___
Definition
men over 45 y/o
Term
how does nicotine stomatitis look clinically?
Definition
red papules (inflamed salivary glands) on white keratotic background
Term
histo features of nicotine stomatitis (3)
Definition
1) hyperkeratosis
2) acanthosis
3) squamous metaplasia of excretory ducts
Term
tx for nicotine stomatitis?
Definition
none
Term
inflammatory papillary hyperplasia is associated with...
Definition
ill-fitting dentures, poor dental hygiene, continuous denture wear
Term
inflammatory papillary hyperplasia is seen where in the mouth?
Definition
hard palate beneath the denture base
Term
initial lesion of inflammatory papilary hyperplasia begins where?
Definition
vault, then spreads laterally
Term
is inflammatory hyperplasia symptomatic?
Definition
no, asymptomatic
Term
how does inflammatory papillary hyperplasia look?
Definition
red, pebbly mucosa
Term
inflammatory papillary hyperplasia may show _____, which can look like _____
Definition
pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia, which can look like squamous cell carcinoma
Term
histo of inflammatory papillary hyperplasia can show (2)
Definition
1) pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia (papillary growths covered by hyperplastic, stratified squamous epithelium)

2) sialadenitis (salivary glands present)
Term
tx for inflammatory papillary hyperplasia
Definition
remove denture
Term
other names for epulis fissuratum
Definition
-inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia
-denture injury tumor
-denture epulis
Term
epulis fissuratum is caused by...
Definition
ill-fitting denture
Term
clinically epulis fissuratum looks like...
Definition
single or multiple folds of hyperplastic tissue in alveolar vestibule
Term
epulis fissuratum is most commonly seen in... (M/F)
Definition
females
Term
epulis fissuratum is commonly seen where in the mouth?
Definition
anterior mandible or maxilla
Term
on histo, epulis fissuratum shows...
Definition
-hyperkeratosis
-papillary hyperplasia
-pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia
-sialadenitis
Term
tx for epulis fissuratum
Definition
surgical removal of extra gingiva
Term
a fibroma is the most common....
Definition
"tumor" of the oral cavity
Term
how does fibroma form?
Definition
reactive hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue in response to irritation or trauma
Term
most common location for a fibroma
Definition
buccal mucosa
Term
are fibromas seen more commonly in M or F?
Definition
female
Term
common age range for fibroma
Definition
30-60
Term
are fibromas usually symptomatic or asymptomatic?
Definition
asymptomatic
Term
on histo, a fibroma is a nodular mass of densely collagenized ______ covered by ______
Definition
fibrous connective tissue covered by stratified squamous epithelium
Term
tx for fibroma
Definition
conservative excision
Term
do fibromas recur?
Definition
rarely
Term
giant cell fibroma is usually not associated with...
Definition
chronic irritation
Term
giant cell fibroma occurs in patients ____ (younger/older) than those with fibroma?
Definition
younger
Term
giant cell fibromas occur more in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
50% of giant cell fibromas occur where in the mouth?
Definition
gingiva
Term
____ is a variant of giant cell fibroma that occurs ____ (location)
Definition
retrocuspid papilla is a variant that occurs lingual to mandibular canines
Term
are retrocuspid papillas uni or bilateral?
Definition
bilateral
Term
retrocuspic papillas are a _____ that disappear with ____
Definition
normal variant that disappear with age
Term
on histo, giant cell fibromas look like a mass of ____
Definition
vascular fibrous connective tissue
Term
the hallmark on histo of giant cell fibrosis is...
Definition
large stellate fibroblasts that may have several nuclei
Term
the rete ridges in giant cell fibrosis appear....
Definition
narrow and elongated
Term
tx for giant cell fibroma
Definition
conservatie excision
Term
is recurrence common in giant cell fibroma?
Definition
no
Term
pyogenic granuloma is poorly named because....
Definition
it is not pyogenic and is not a granuloma
Term
specific population pyogenic granulomas are commonly found in...
Definition
pregnant women
Term
the surface color of a pyogenic granuloma is ___ and is often ____
Definition
red-pink-purple and is often ulcerated
Term
are pyogenic granulomas symptomatic?
Definition
no, painless
Term
pyogenic granulomas may ____ easily
Definition
bleed easily
Term
pyogenic granulomas are commonly found where in the mouth? on what surface?
Definition
facial part of gingiva on anterior maxilla
Term
lesion that resembles pyogenic granulomas...
Definition
epulis granulomatosa
Term
where are epulis granulomatosa found?
Definition
healing extraction socket
Term
why do epulis granulomatosa form?
Definition
reaction to bony sequestra in socket
Term
on histo, pyogenic granulomas look like a ____ proliferation of _____ tissue
Definition
vascular proliferation of granulation tissue
Term
endothelium lined channels in pyogenic granuloma have a lot of____
Definition
red blood cells
Term
tx for pyogenic granuloma
Definition
conservative excision + remove irritants (if present)
Term
peripheral giant cell granuloma is caused by...
Definition
reaction to irritation or trauma
Term
peripheral giant cell granuloma is the soft tissue counterpart of...
Definition
central giant cell granuloma
Term
peripheral giant cell granuloma occurs on the ____ only
Definition
gingiva
Term
size of peripheral giant cell granuloma
Definition
less than 2 cm
Term
peripheral giant cell granulomas are seen commonly in what age range?
Definition
40-60 y/o
Term
even though peripheral giant cell granuloma develops in the soft tissue it an cause ____ of bone
Definition
cupping of bone
Term
if you can't tell if lesion originated in the bone (central giant cell granuloma) or soft tissue (peripheral giant cell granuloma) the patient must be worked up for...
Definition
hyperparathyroidism (associated with central giant cell granuloma)
Term
on histo in peripheral giant cell granuloma you see ___ cells on a background of ____
Definition
multinucleated giant cells on a background of ovoid/spindle shaped mesenchymal cells
Term
overlying mucosa of peripheral giant cell granuloma can be...
Definition
ulcerated (50% of the time)
Term
tx for peripheral giant cell granuloma
Definition
local excision
Term
do peripheral giant cell granulomas recur?
Definition
10%
Term
peripheral ossifying fibroma occurs only on...
Definition
gingiva
Term
peripheral ossifying fibroma frequently appears...
Definition
ulcerated
Term
size of peripheral ossifying fibroma
Definition
less than 2cm
Term
peripheral ossifying fibroma is seen in what ages?
Definition
teens and young adults
Term
are peripheral ossifying fibromas seen more in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
where are peripheral ossifying fibromas found in the mouth?
Definition
anterior maxilla
Term
on histo, the peripheral ossifying fibroma is a ____ proliferation with _____
Definition
fibrous proliferation with mineralized product
Term
tx for peripheral ossifying fibroma
Definition
local excision
Term
do peripheral ossifying fibromas recur?
Definition
16%
Term
traumatic ulcerative granuloma is more prevalent in M/F?
Definition
male
Term
where are traumatic ulcerative granulomas most commonly found in the mouth?
Definition
tongue
Term
on histo of traumatic ulcerative granuloma you see ____ tissue with many ____
Definition
granulation tissue with many eosinophils
Term
tx for traumatic ulcerative granuloma
Definition
remove irritant
Term
time it takes for traumatic ulcerative granuloma lesion to heal
Definition
1 wk -8 mo! (v. slow)
Term
verruciform xanthoma is ____ epithelium seen on the ___, ____, _____
Definition
hyperplastic epithelium seein on the mouth, skin and genitalia
Term
verruciform xanthoma has a characteristic accumulation of...
Definition
lipid-laden histiocytes (macrophages) beneath the epithelium
Term
is verruciform xanthoma associated with HPV?
Definition
no
Term
population and age group verruciform xanthoma is seen in...
Definition
whites 40-70 y/o
Term
half of verruciform xanthoma oral lesions occur where in the mouth?
Definition
gingiva or alveolar mucosa
Term
the surface of a verruciform xanthoma is covered by...
Definition
a thick layer of parakeratin
Term
VIRAL LESIONS
Definition
1) squamous papilloma
2) condyloma acuminatum
Term
squamous papilloma is malignant or benign?
Definition
benign
Term
squamous papilloma is a proliferation of what type of tissue?
Definition
stratified squamous epithelium
Term
oral squamous papilloma is induced by what virus? what types?
Definition
HPV types 6 and 11
Term
where does squamous papilloma usually present in the mouth?
Definition
lips, tongue, soft palate
Term
squamous papilloma lesions look like a...
Definition
cauliflower
Term
condyloma acuminatum is a proliferation of what type of tissue? where?
Definition
stratified squamous epithelium of genitals, perianal region, mouth, larynx
Term
condyloma acuminatum is associated with what virus? what types?
Definition
HPV types 2, 6, 11, 53, 54
Term
what 2 types of HPV are associated with anogenital condyloma acuminatum lesions?
Definition
16 or 18
Term
condyloma acuminatum has a ___ and ___ connective tissue core
Definition
blunted and broad
Term
name for cells infected with HPV
Definition
koilocytes (crinkled nucleus with clear zone around)
Term
anogenital lesions of condyloma acuminatum infected with what 2 types of HPV show increased risk of malignant transformation?
Definition
16 and 18
Term
NEOPLASTIC SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
Definition
Term
#1 most common mesenchymal neoplasm
Definition
lipoma
Term
is a lipoma benign or malignant?
Definition
benign
Term
most lipomas occur where?
Definition
trunk or extremities
Term
most patients with lipomas are older than...
Definition
40 y/o
Term
on histo, lipoma is composed of...
Definition
mature fat cells
Term
on histo, lipoma fat cells are in a ____ arrangement
Definition
lobular
Term
variants of lipomas...
Definition
fibrolipoma
angiolipoma
myxoid lipoma
spindle-cell lipoma
pleomorphic lipoma
Term
a granular cell tumor is a proliferation of...
Definition
neural cells
Term
granular cell tumors are most often found where in the mouth?
Definition
dorsal tongue
Term
are granular cell tumors most often in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
how do cells look on histo of granular cell tumor?
Definition
polygonal cells with abundant pale eosinophilic, granular cytoplasm and small nuclei
Term
there can be ____ in granular cell tumors that make it look like squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia
Term
stain for neural cells in granular cell tumor
Definition
S100 stain
Term
congenital epulis occurs where? in what population?
Definition
alveolar ridges of newborns
Term
congenital epulis is seen more in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
where are congenital epulis usually found in the mouth?
Definition
maxilla, around lateral incisor or canine
Term
congenital epulis look like what other soft tissue tumor on histo?
Definition
granular cell tumor
...but no neural differentiation and no pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia
Term
neurofibroma is the most common ____ tumor
Definition
peripheral nerve tumor
Term
on histo of neurofibroma you see interlacing bundles of ____ with ____ nuclei
Definition
bundles of spindle-cells with wavy nuclei
Term
how many forms of neurofibromatosis are there? what's the most common type?
Definition
8; most common is Type 1
Term
another name for Type 1 neurofibromatosis
Definition
von Recklinghausen's disease
Term
Type 1 neurofibromatosis is inherited in a ____ pattern and has been mapped to chromosome ___
Definition
autosomal dominant; mapped to chromosome 17
Term
characteristic features of neurofibromatosis (4)
Definition
1) multiple neurofibromas on the body
2) cafe au lait macules
3) Crowe sign: axillary freckles
4) lisch nodules: translucent brown-pigmented spots on the iris
Term
when does neurofibromatosis often develop?
Definition
puberty
Term
type of cancer that can develop from neurofibromatosis
Definition
malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor
Term
schwannomas are most often found where in the mouth?
Definition
tongue
Term
on histo, schwannoma can have 2 patterns...
Definition
1) Antoni A pattern
2: Antoni B pattern
Term
in Antoni A pattern of schwannoma, there are ____ shaped Schwann cells that form a _____ arrangement around ____
Definition
spindle-shaped Schwann cells form a palisaded arrangement around Verocay bodies
Term
Antoni B pattern of schwannoma is less ____ and ____. There are ____ cells in lose _____ stroma
Definition
less cellular and organized; there are *spindle cells in lose *myxomatous stroma
Term
2 types of neuromas
Definition
1) palisaded encapsulated neuroma
2) traumatic neuroma
Term
most cases of palisaded encapsulated neuroma are where?
Definition
face
Term
what age group are palisaded encapsulated neuromas most common in?
Definition
40-70 y/o
Term
most common oral sites of palisaded encapsulated neuroma
Definition
hard palate and maxillary labial mucosa
Term
is palisaded encapsulated neuroma associated with neurofibromatosis or multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN 2b)?
Definition
no
Term
traumatic neuroma is a proliferation of ____ after ____ to a ____
Definition
proliferation of neural tissue after damage to a nerve bundle
Term
traumatic neuromas affect M/F?
Definition
female
Term
are traumatic neuromas painful?
Definition
25-33%
Term
where are traumatic neuromas most commonly found in the mouth?
Definition
mental foramen area, tongue, lower lip
Term
on histo, traumatic neuromas show...
Definition
mature, myelinated nerve bundles with fibrous connective tissue stroma
Term
inheritance pattern of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome...
Definition
autosomal dominant
Term
MEN is a group of rare conditions characterized by...
Definition
multiple tumors and hyperplasia of endocrine organs
Term
MEN Type 1 is characterized by...
Definition
1) tumors/hyperplasias of the parathyroid, pituitary gland, adrenal cortex, pancreas
2) peptic ulcerations
3) gastric hypersecretions
Term
another name for MEN Type 1
Definition
Wermer Syndrome
Term
MEN Type 2a is characterized by...
Definition
1) medullary carcinoma of the thyroid
2) multiple pheochromocytomas of the adrenal medulla
3) parathyroid hyperplasia or adenoma
Term
another name for MEN Type 2a
Definition
Sipple Syndrome
Term
MEN Type 2b/MEN Type 3 is a mutation in what protooncogene?
Definition
RET
Term
MEN Type 2b/MEN Type 3 is characterized by...
Definition
same findings as Type 2a + multiple neuromas
Term
clinical features of MEN Type 2b
Definition
1) marfan-like body build
2) neuromas in eyelid, conjunctiva or cornea
3) oral neuromas on: lips, anterior tongue, bilateral lesions at commisures
Term
type of carcinoma very common in MEN 2b...
Definition
medullary carcinoma of the thyroid
*very aggressive
Term
lab values of patients with MEN 2b show elevated levels of...
Definition
calcitonin
Term
histo of MEN 2b shows hyperplasia of ____ and thickening of ____
Definition
hyperplasia of nerve bundles and thickening of perineurium
Term
VASCULAR ANOMALIES
Definition
Term
hemangioma of infancy is more common in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
hemangioma of infancy is the most common tumor of what age group?
Definition
children
Term
types of vascular malformations
Definition
1) capillary
2) venous
3) lymphatic
4) arteriovenous
Term
intrabony vascular malformations are most common in what part of the mouth?
Definition
mandible
Term
lymphatic malformation is more common in what part of the mouth?
Definition
anterior tongue
Term
lymphatic malformations have a ____ surface
Definition
pebbly
(look like tapioca pudding)
Term
WHITE LESIONS (JAN. 5)
Definition
Term
white lesions may appear white because of...
Definition
1) membrane or plaque covering mucosa
2) thickened keratin layer (hyperkeratosis)
3) thickened spinous layer (hyperplasia)
4) accumulation of fluid within epithelium
5) alteration of epithelium
Term
white lesion that can be scraped off
Definition
candidiasis
Term
3 lesions that can sometimes be mistaken for white lesions, but are not actually white lesions...(3)
Definition
1) ulcers/burns
2) fordyce granules
3) tonsiloliths/sialoliths
Term
DEVELOPMENTAL WHITE LESIONS
Definition
Term
2 types of developmental white lesions
Definition
1) leukoedema
2) genodermatoses
Term
types of genodermatoses
Definition
1) white sponge nevus
2) hereditary benign intraepithelial dyskeratosis
3) pachyonychia congenita
4) dyskeratosis congenita
Term
inheritance pattern of white sponge nevus
Definition
autosomal dominant
Term
another name for white sponge nevus
Definition
Cannon's Disease
Term
white sponge nevus has high ___ and variable ____
Definition
high penetrance and variable expressivity
Term
white sponge nevus is a defect of ______
Definition
keratinization in mucosa
Term
when do white sponge nevus lesions appear?
Definition
at birth or early childhood
Term
clinically, how do white sponge nevus lesions look? they are ____ plaques on _____
Definition
thick, white plaques on bilateral buccal mucosa (or other mucosal surfaces)
Term
on histo, white sponge nevus has prominent ____ and _____ with peri-nuclear _____
Definition
prominent hyperkeratosis and acanthosis with peri-nuclear eosinophilic condensation
Term
tx for white sponge nevus
Definition
none necessary
Term
inheritance pattern of hereditary benign intraepithelial dyskeratosis (HBID)
Definition
autosomal dominant
Term
another name for HBID
Definition
Witkop-Von Sallmann syndrome
Term
what population is HBID seen in?
Definition
tri-racial north carolina isolate (native american/african american/white)
Term
when do HBID lesions develop?
Definition
childhood
Term
where are HBID lesions seen?
Definition
eyes and oral mucosa
Term
HBID presents clinically with thick white plaques on...
Definition
buccal and labial mucosa
Term
what bad thing can HBID cause?
Definition
blindness
Term
key histo feature of HBID
Definition
cell within a cell: epithelial cell appears to be surrounded or engulfed by an adjacent epithelial cell
-there's also parakeratin and acanthosis
Term
tx for HBID
Definition
none, referral to opthalmologist
Term
inheritance pattern of pachyonychia congenita
Definition
autosomal dominant
Term
2 types of pachyonychia congenita
Definition
1) Jadassohn-Lewandowsky type
2) Jackson-Lawler type
Term
Jadassohn-Lewandowsky type has a mutation in keratin ___ (#) and (does/doesn't) have oral lesions
Definition
keratin 16 mutation and does have oral lesions
Term
Jackson-Lawler type has a mutation in keratin ___ (#) and (does/doesn't) have oral lesions
Definition
keratin 17 mutation and does not have oral lesions
Term
in pachyonychia congenita, ____ can be lifted up because of _____
Definition
nails can be lifted up because of keratinaceous accumulation under nail bed
Term
in pachyonychia congenita, hyperkeratosis of ___ and ____ surfaces leads to ____ lesions
Definition
palmar and plantar surfaces leads to callous-like lesions
Term
the oral lesions in Jadassohn-Lewandowsky type are ___ (color) plaques that involve the ____
Definition
white plaques that involve the lateral edges and dorsal surface of tongue
Term
white lesions in Jackson-Lawler type disease only occur in child/adult teeth?
Definition
only in adult teeth
*no white lesions in neonatal teeth
Term
in Jackson-Lawler type disease ___ and dyspnea results from involvement of
Definition
hoarseness and dyspnea result from laryngeal involvement
Term
is tx needed for oral lesions of pachyonychia congenita?
Definition
no
Term
2 other names for dyskeratosis congenita
Definition
1) Cole-Engman syndrome
2) Zinsser-Cole-Engman Syndrome
Term
inheritance pattern of dyskeratosis congenita
Definition
x-linked recessive
Term
patients with dyskeratosis congenita are susceptible to...(2)
Definition
aplastic anemia and squamous cell carcinoma
Term
clinical features of dyskeratosis congenita
1) ____ of face, neck and chest
2) dysplastic changes of ____
3) oral findings -- tongue and buccal mucosa develop ____ that progress to ____ and then ____
4) ____ disease
Definition
1) hyperpigmentation of face, neck and chest
2) dysplastic changes of nails
3) tongue and buccal mucosa develop bullae then erosions and then leukoplakias
4) periodontal disease
Term
at what age are clinical features evident in dyskeratosis congenita?
Definition
10 y/o
Term
on the tongue and mucosa, you see ____
Definition
hyperkeratosis (white lesions)
Term
the leukoplakias can become ____ in dyskeratosis congenita
Definition
malignant
Term
on histo in dyskeratosis congenita, you see _____, _____. ____ may be seen at later stages
Definition
you see hyperorthokeratosis, epithelial atrophy

dysplasia may be seen at later stages
Term
INFECTIOUS WHITE LESIONS
Definition
Term
4 types of infectious white lesions
Definition
1) candidiasis
2) squamous papilloma/verruca vulgaris
3) mucous patch
4) oral hairy leukoplakia
Term
oral hairy leukoplakia is seen in what patient population?
Definition
immunocompromised patients
Term
clinical presentation (look & location) of oral hairy leukoplakia
Definition
vertical white striations on ventrolateral aspect of tongue
Term
oral hair leukoplakia is related to what type of infection?
Definition
Epstein-Barr virus
Term
IMMUNE MEDIATED WHITE LESIONS
Definition
1) lichen planus
2) Graft Versus Host Disease
3) Lupus
Term
lichen planus presents clinically with _____ on ____ mucosa
Definition
spiderweb striations on buccal mucosa
Term
graft versus host disease has a similar clinical presentation to...
Definition
lichen planus
Term
REACTIVE WHITE LESIONS
Definition
1) nicotine stomatitis
2) frictional hyperkeratosis
3) smokeless tobacco keratosis
Term
3 types of frictional hyperkeratosis
Definition
1) linea alba
2) chronic biting injury
3) benign alveolar ridge keratosis
Term
frictional hyperkeratosis is a ____ induced ____ plaque
Definition
trauma induced white plaque
Term
how long can you wait to reevaluate a patient with suspected frictional hyperkeratosis
Definition
2 weeks
Term
you can only re-evaluate a patient for frictional hyperkeratosis if....
Definition
1) reactive etiology is deemed likely
2) irritant is eliminated
Term
smokeless tobacco keratosis can cause loss of ___ and ___ in area of tobacco contact
Definition
loss of gingiva and periodontal disease
Term
the mucosa in contact with the tobacco feels...
Definition
velvety
Term
on histo, smokeless tobacco keratosis has ___ and ___ epithelium
Definition
hyperkeratotic and acanthotic epithelium
Term
leukoplakia is a ______ that cannot be....
Definition
white patch or plaque that can not be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease
Term
leukoplakia is a diagnosis of...
Definition
exclusion
Term
what type of disease frequently (85%) present as leukoplakia
Definition
oral malignancies
Term
patients with leukoplakias are usually older than...
Definition
40 y/o
Term
proliferative (verrucous) leukoplakia is a _____ leukoplakia
Definition
multifocal and recurrent leukoplakia
Term
proliferative verrucous leukoplakia transforms into ___ or ____
Definition
verrucous carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma
Term
is proliferative verrucous leukoplkia more common in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
NEOPLASTIC WHITE LESIONS
Definition
1) (leukoplakia)
2) epithelial dysplasia
3) squamous cell carcinoma
Term
microscopic features of oral epithelial dysplasia...
1) ___ hyperplasia
2) increased number of _____
3) nuclear ____ and ____
4) cellular _____
5) ___ shaped rete ridges
Definition
1) basal cell hyperplasia
2) increased number of mitotic figures
3) nuclear enlargement and hyperchromaticity
4) cellular pleomorphism
5) tear-drop shaped rete ridges
Term
criteria for mild, moderate, severe and carcinoma-in-situ oral epithelial dysplasia
Definition
mild: lower 1/3 of epithelium
moderate: lower 2/3 of epithelium
severe: greater than 2/3 of epithelium
carcinoma-in-situ: full-thickness of epithelium
Term
common places to find leukoplakias that are dysplastic or are carcinoma
Definition
floor of mouth (#1), lower lip (#2), tongue (#3)
Term
NON-SQUAMOUS HEAD AND NECK CANCER (JAN. 5)
Definition
Term
most common oral cancer...
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma
Term
incidence of squamous cell carcinoma increases with...
Definition
age
Term
squamous cell carcinoma is usually caused by ___ and ___
Definition
tobacco and ETOH
Term
metastatic spread of squamous cell carcinoma is usually via...
Definition
lymphatics
Term
non-squamous head and neck cancers found in children (4)
Definition
1) leukemia/lymphoma
2) neuroblastoma
3) Ewing's sarcoma
4) Rhabdomyosarcoma
Term
cancers found in children are all _____ (appearance)
Definition
"small blue cell tumors"
Term
childhood leukemia with oral manifestations presents as...
Definition
gingival enlargement or bleeding
Term
neuroblastoma usually involves the jaws only by...
Definition
metastasis
Term
Ewing's sarcoma is a ____ differentiated sarcoma of ____
Definition
*poorly differentiated sarcoma of *bone
Term
rhabdomyosarcoma are childhood sarcomas of _____
Definition
skeletal muscle
Term
non-squamous head and neck cancers found in adults (6)
Definition
1) leukemia/lymphoma
2) salivary gland malignancies
3) metastatic cancers
4) nasopharyngeal carcinoma
5) osteosarcoma
6) melanoma
Term
leukemic ____ may occur in adults
Definition
gingival enlargement
Term
lymphoma presents as a ___ in the _____ or ___ in adults and is often ____, simulating an abscess
Definition
presents as a *mass in the *palate or *vestibule, and is often *fluctuant, simulating an abscess
Term
salivary gland malignancies are more common in what population?
Definition
older patients
Term
salivary gland malignancy presents as a ____ growing ____ unless ____ involvement causes ____
Definition
*slow growing *swelling unless* nerve involvement causes *weakness
Term
metastases to the oral cavity are most commonly seen where in the mouth? where is 2nd most common location?
Definition
posterior jaw then soft tissue
Term
prognosis for metastases to the oral cavity is good/poor?
Definition
poor
Term
sources for oral metastases...
Definition
1) breast
2) lung
3) GI
4) thyroid
5) prostate
6) kidney
Term
nasopharyngeal carcinoma is more common in M/F?
Definition
male
Term
what population usually gets nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
Definition
geographic predilection -- Asia, Pacific Rim
Term
risk factors for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Definition
chemicals, EBV
Term
nasopharyngeal carcinoma presents as a ____
Definition
nasal cavity mass
Term
nasopharyngeal carcinoma frequently metastasizes where?
Definition
cervical nodes
Term
what may be the earliest suspicious finding in nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
Definition
neck mass around cervical nodes
Term
prognosis for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Definition
fair
Term
2 incidence peaks in oral osteosarcoma...
Definition
3rd decade and elderly
Term
the elderly patients with oral osteosarcoma have ____ disease
Definition
Paget's disease
Term
most common site of oral osteosarcoma
Definition
mandible
Term
early signs of oral osteosarcoma...
Definition
1) loss of lamina dura
2) asymmetric widening of PDL space
Term
_____ is seen later in oral osteosarcoma
Definition
sun ray appearance
Term
with ____ the prognosis for oral osteosarcoma is pretty good
Definition
early, aggressive surgery
Term
prognosis for elderly patients' with Paget's disease and oral osteosarcoma
Definition
bad
Term
patients with oral mucosal melanoma are what age?
Definition
50-70 y/o
Term
most common sites of oral mucosal melanoma
Definition
1) hard palate
2) gingiva
Term
appearance of oral mucosal melanoma
Definition
brown/black macule with irregular borders
Term
SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (JAN. 9)
Definition
Term
definition of a neoplasm
Definition
growth that is capable of independent and non-controlled growth even after cessation of the stimulus that first initiated its growth
Term
neoplasms can be ____ or ____
Definition
benign of malignant
Term
sarcomas are...
Definition
malignant neoplasms of mesenchymal tissue
Term
population sarcomas most often occur in?
Definition
younger ppl
Term
sarcomas metastasize via ____ to ____ or ____ and are usually _____ (deep/superficial)
Definition
metastasize via *blood vessels to *lung or *other vascular organs and are usually *deep
Term
carcinomas are...
Definition
malignant neoplasms of epithelial origin
Term
carcinomas metastasize via ____ to ____ and are usually _____ (deep/superficial)
Definition
metastasize via *lymphatics to *lymph nodes and are usually *superficial
Term
squamous cell carcinoma is the ____ (#) most common malignancy in the US
Definition
10-11th
Term
squamous cell carcinoma is the ____ (#) most common malignancy world wide
Definition
6th
Term
risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
-cigarette smoking
-alcohol
-areca nut
-immunosuppression
-family history of cancer
-HPV
Term
pre-malignant squamous cell carcinoma lesions (3)
Definition
1) leukoplakia
2) erythroplakia
3) submucous fibrosis
Term
definition of a leukoplakia
Definition
white plaque that does not rub off and does not conform clinically or histopathologically to any known oral white lesion
Term
leukoplakia is a diagnosis of....
Definition
exclusion
Term
leukoedema disappears when...
Definition
you stretch the mucosa because the fluid is pushed out
Term
leukoplakia lesions on the ____, ___ and ____ have a higher association with dysplasia or carcinoma than other sites
Definition
floor of the mouth, ventral tongue, soft palate
Term
localized leukoplakia can be ____ or ____
Definition
homogenous or non-homogenous
Term
____ leukoplakia has a strong association with dysplasia
Definition
non-homogenous
Term
mild dysplasia occurs in how much of the epithelium?
Definition
<1/3
Term
moderate dysplasia occurs in ___ of the epithelium
Definition
<2/3
Term
leukoplakias can be ____ or ____
Definition
dysplastic of non-dysplastic
Term
non-dysplastic leukoplakias on histo show...
Definition
hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, chronic inflammation
Term
proliferative leukoplakia is...
Definition
white plaque that persists and spreads
Term
proliferative leukoplakia is usually associated with...
Definition
tobacco
Term
proliferative leukoplakia will almost always develop into...
Definition
carcinoma
Term
type of carcinoma proliferative leukoplakia usually becomes ___ and some becomes ____
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma, some become verrucous carcinoma
Term
does verrucous carcinoma metastasize?
Definition
usually not
Term
erythroplakia is common or uncommon?
Definition
uncommon (unlike leukoplakia)
Term
erythroplakia usually looks...
Definition
red, velvety, usually painless plaque or macule
Term
>90% of erythroplakia lesions are ____ or ____ at the time of biopsy
Definition
carcinoma-in-situ or invasive carcinoma
Term
signs of squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
1) leukoplakia
2) erythroplakia
3) proliferative leukoplakia
4) mass
5) nonhealing ulcer
Term
how often do proliferative leukoplakias progress to squamous cell carcinoma?
Definition
100% of the time
Term
are squamous cell carcinoma lesions encapsulated?
Definition
no (invades surrounding structures)
Term
verrucous carciinoma is associated with...
Definition
smokeless tobacco
Term
clinically, verrucous carcinoma looks like a ___ mass on the ____, ____ or _____
Definition
warty mass on the alveolar ridge, buccal mucosa or palate
Term
fastest type of squamous cell carcinoma in men under age 40
Definition
HPV associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Term
what type of HPV is associated with HPV associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
HPV 16
Term
HPV associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is highly associated with...
Definition
number of sexual partners (regardless of sexual preference)
Term
does HPV associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma have a better/worse prognosis than conventional squamous cell carcinoma?
Definition
better
Term
pigmented lesions can be ____ or ____
Definition
exogenous or endogenous
Term
types of exogenous (non-melanin associated) pigmentation
Definition
1) amalgam tattoo
2) elective tattoo
3) other foreign body tattoos
4) heavy metal pigmentation
Term
____ are the most common pigmented lesion in the oral cavity
Definition
amalgam tattoo
Term
ways in which amalgam can be incorporated into the mouth
Definition
1) abrasions with amalgam dust
2) amalgam pieces fal into extraction sites
3) endodontic retrograde fillings
4) amalgam particles drivin into mucosa from pressure of turbine drills
Term
examples of other exogenous foreign bodies (besides amalgam) that can cause foreign body tattoos
Definition
1) graphite from a pencil
2) asphalt in a motor vehicle accident
3) heavy metal pigmentation
Term
examples of heavy metals that can cause pigmentation
Definition
1) argyria: chronic exposure to silver compounds
-bluish-gray color of skin and mucosa
2) bismuth: reacts with hydrogen sulfide produced by oral bacteria (*pepto bismol!)
3) lead: blue-black line of lead sulfide
Term
oral symptoms of lead poisoning
Definition
1) excessive salivation
2) metallic taste
3) tongue tremor & bruxism
Term
endogenous melanin associated pigmentation
Definition
Term
origin of melanocytes
Definition
neural crest
Term
types of developmental pigmentation
Definition
1) racial pigmentation (physiologic)
2) ephelides (freckles)
3) lentigo simplex
4) melanocytic nevi
5) (melnotic macules)
Term
physiologic pigmentation occurs in what population?
Definition
dark-skinned people
Term
physiologic pigmentation is due to increased ____, not increased ____
Definition
melanotic activity NOT increased melanocyte number
*normal melanocyte number
Term
common site of physiologic pigmentation
Definition
attached gingiva
Term
on histo, where is normal melanin pigmentation found?
Definition
basal layer
Term
ephelides occur mostly in what population?
Definition
light-skinned individuals
Term
where do ephelides usually occur?
Definition
sun exposed skin
Term
lentigines (lentigo simplex) is due to intrinsic defect in...
Definition
melanocytes homeostasis
Term
do lentigines have any change with sun exposure?
Definition
no
Term
do lentigines have malignant transformation?
Definition
no
Term
clinical description of oral melanotic macules
Definition
flat, brown, localized mucosal discoloration
Term
places in the mouth where oral melanotic macules are found
Definition
vermilion border, gingiva
Term
oral melanotic macules can be caused by...
Definition
reactivity or developmental
Term
are oral melanotic macules found more in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
definition of a nevus: ______ _______ malformation of the skin/mucosa which is not due to _____ causes
Definition
*circumscribed *stable malformation of the skin/mucosa which is not due to *external causes
Term
types of melanocytic nevi
Definition
1) acquired melanocytic nevus
2) blue nevus
3) halo nevus
4) spitz nevus
5) congenital nevus
Term
acquired melanocytic nevus (nevomelanocytes) are due to mutations in...
Definition
BRAF or NRAS
Term
where are acquired melanocytic nevus usually found in the mouth?
Definition
hard palate, buccal mucosa, gingiva
Term
a junctional nevus is found where in the skin?
Definition
the nevomelanocytic nests are at the basal layer near the junction of the epithelium and connective tissue
Term
3 terms used to describe locations in the skin layers of nevomelanocytes
Definition
1) junctional nevus
2) compound nevus
3) intradermal nevus
Term
appearance of a junctional nevus
Definition
flat, brown or black
Term
a compound nevus is found where in the skin?
Definition
in connective tissue and epithelium
Term
how does a compound nevus look?
Definition
elevated papule, brown or tan
Term
an intradermal nevus is found where in the skin?
Definition
connective tissue
Term
how does an intradermal nevus look?
Definition
papillomatous or smooth surface, may have hair growth
Term
what type of nevomelanocyte gradually loses pigmentation?
Definition
intradermal nevus
Term
2 types of blue nevi
Definition
1) common blue nevus
2) cellular blue nevus
Term
how does a common blue nevus look?
Definition
flat bluish-black
Term
are blue nevi found more in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
how do cellular blue nevi look?
Definition
macular or dome blue/black lesion
Term
are cellular blue nevi commonly found in the oral cavity?
Definition
no
Term
in a blue nevus, where are melanocytes located in the skin?
Definition
connective tissue layer
Term
appearance of a halo nevus
Definition
pigmented papule/macule surrounded by 2-3 mm of hypopigmented zone
Term
the hypopigmented in a halo nevus is caused by...
Definition
immune reaction against nevus cells
Term
spitz nevi are found in what population?
Definition
children & adolescents
Term
are spitz nevi found more in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
does a spitz nevus grow rapidly?
Definition
yes! very quickly...should be biopsied
Term
histologically, a spitz nevus looks similar to....
Definition
malignant melanoma
Term
prognosis of a spitz nevus
Definition
benign with god prognosis
Term
congenital melanocytic nevi are found in what % of newborns?
Definition
1%
Term
3 categories of congenital melanocytic nevi
Definition
small, medium, large
Term
clinically, a congenital melanocytic nevus can look...
Definition
smooth, pebbly or verrucous
Term
congenital melanocytic nevi have a ___% malignant transformation except for ____ nevi which have a greater % transformation
Definition
1% malignant transformation rate except for giant nevi which have a 6-12% rate
Term
tx for congenital melanocytic nevus?
Definition
excision if possible
Term
a dysplastic nevus can be caused by...
Definition
familial (inherited) or sporadic
Term
dysplastic nevi are a precursor for ___% of ____ cases
Definition
50% of melanoma cases
Term
clinical features of a dysplastic nevus
Definition
1) irregular borders
2) color is not uniform
3) flat or raised
Term
where are dysplastic nevi commonly found?
Definition
Men --> trunk
Women --> calves
Term
types of endogenous reactive pigmentation
Definition
1) actinic lentigo
2) smoker's melanosis
3) oral melanoacanthosis
4) post inflammatory pigmentation
5) melasma
Term
cause of actinic lentigo
Definition
chronic UV exposure
Term
prevalence of actinic lentigo
Definition
greater than 90% of whites over 70 y/o
Term
clinically, how do actinic lentigos look?
Definition
brown-tan macules
Term
smoker's melanosis is caused by...
Definition
inflammation as a protective response
Term
is smoker's melanosis seen more in M/F?
Definition
females (hormones have a synergistic effect)
Term
oral melanoacanthosis is seen in what population?
Definition
blacks
Term
is oral melanoacanthosis seen more in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
how does oral melanoacanthosis look clinically?
Definition
flat or slightly raised brown to black macules
Term
oral melanoacanthosis grows ____ after _____
Definition
grows *rapidly after *trauma
Term
tx for oral melanoacanthosis?
Definition
none -- spontaneously resolves
Term
in oral melanoacanthosis melanocytes are seen in the ____, not only the basal layer
Definition
epithelium
Term
what is melasma?
Definition
symmetrical hyperpigmentation of the sun-exposed facial skin
Term
causes of melasma
Definition
1) the pill
2) pregnancy
3) increased levels of estrogen and progesterone
Term
tx for melasma
Definition
hydroquinone & tretinoin (bleaching creams)
Term
types of neoplastic endogenous melanin associated pigmentation
Definition
1) cutaneous melanoma
2) oral melanoma
Term
cutaneous melanoma is seen in what population?
Definition
bond or red headed, blue-eyed individuals
Term
is oral melanoma seen more in M/F?
Definition
males
Term
where is oral melanoma most commonly seen in the mouth?
Definition
palate and maxillary gingiva
Term
prognosis of oral melanoma
Definition
poor, 15% 5 year survival
Term
is metastasis common in oral melanoma?
Definition
no
Term
what does the ABCDE of skin lesions stand for?
Definition
asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, diameter, evolving
Term
prevalence of drug-induced pigmentation (%)
Definition
10-20% of all acquired hyperpigmentation
Term
4 mechanisms of drug-induced pigmentation
Definition
1) melanin accumulation: increased production or decreased clearance by macrophages
2) triggering medication accumulation
3) synthesis of special pigments
4) deposition of iron
Term
2 commonly used drug that can cause pigmentation
Definition
1) hydroxychloroquine (anti-malarial)
2) minocycline
Term
systemic diseases that have pigmentation associated with them
Definition
1) Peutz Jeghers syndrome
2) Addison disease
3) Albright syndrome
4) Neurofibromatosis
Term
Peutz Jeghers syndrome is characterized by...
Definition
1) freckles around the mouth, nose, anus, genitals
2) intestinal polyps
Term
people with Peutz Jeghers syndrome have increased risk of malignant tumors where?
Definition
colon (main)...also pancreas, breast, genital tract
Term
addison disease is caused by...
Definition
chronic adreno-cortical insufficiency
Term
cause of endogenous non-melanin pigmentation
Definition
vascular pigmentation
Term
causes of vascular pigmentation
Definition
1) hemangioma
2) vascular malformation
3) varix & thrombus
4) hemorrhagic lesions (petechiae, purpura, ecchymoses)
Term
hemangiomas are the most common neoplasm in what population?
Definition
white infants
Term
are hemangiomas more common in M/F?
Definition
female
Term
2 types of hemangioma
Definition
1) congenital (present at birth)
2) infantile (present soon after birth)
Term
when do vascular malformations present?
Definition
at birth
Term
vascular malformations expand _____ with _____
Definition
slowly with growth
Term
3 types of vascular malformations
Definition
1) ateriovenous
2) lymphatic
3) venous
Term
first paranasal sinus to develop...
Definition
maxillary sinus
Term
by the ____ month of life the maxillary sinuses can be seen radiographically as a triangle near the _____
Definition
by the *5th month of life the sinuses can be seen near the *infraorbital foramen
Term
final growth of the maxillary sinus occurs after eruption of what teeth?
Definition
permanent molars
Term
largest paranasal sinus...
Definition
maxillary
Term
what is the ostium?
Definition
bony opening that drains the maxillary sinus into the nose
Term
where is the ostium located in the nose?
Definition
above the middle turbinate
Term
apices of what teeth are closest to the sinus floor? then what other teeth in order of frequency?
Definition
mesiobuccal root of the 2nd molar

then 1st, 3rd, 2nd premolar
Term
what is the schnaiderian membrane?
Definition
membrane of the maxillary sinus
Term
what type of epithelium is the schnaiderian membrane?
Definition
ciliated pseudostratified epithelium
Term
the schnaiderian membrane is what type of gland?
Definition
seromucous gland
Term
the sphenoid sinus is very close to...
Definition
CNS
Term
where does the sphenoid sinus drain into?
Definition
cavernous sinus
Term
how many frontal sinuses are there?
Definition
2 (divided by a septum)
Term
what drains the frontal sinus?
Definition
nasofrontal duct
Term
where does the frontal sinus drain into?
Definition
middle meatus
Term
sinuses most often involved in sinusitis
Definition
anterior sinuses: maxillary and anterior ethmoid
Term
posterior sinuses
Definition
sphenoid and posterior ethmoid
Term
why are the maxillary and anterior ethmoid most often involved in sinusitis?
Definition
because they have drainage under the middle concha so they have drain upwards
Term
why are the sphenoid and posterior ethmoid sinuses less often involved in sinusitis?
Definition
they drain downward into the nose (instead of upward)
Term
are anaerobic infections more or less likely in small sinuses? why?
Definition
less likely because all part of the sinus are reached by blood and oxygen
Term
is it easier or harder to get antibiotics to the sinus via the blood supply in a small sinus?
Definition
easier
Term
are anaerobic infections more or less likely in a large sinus cavity? why?
Definition
more likely because some areas of the sinus aren't reached by blood and oxygen
Term
is it easier or harder to get antibiotics to an area in a large sinus?
Definition
harder
Term
acute allergic rhinitis is mediated by what cell?
Definition
mast cells
Term
chronic allergic rhinitis is mediated by what type of cell?
Definition
T-cell
Term
labs that should be done for allergic rhinitis
Definition
IgE level
RAST screening antigen
Term
treatment for allergic rhinitis
Definition
1) topical nasal steroid spray: decrease nasal swelling
2) antihistamine: interfere w/ mast cell release
3) saline spray: keep area moist
Term
viruses that can cause sinusitis
Definition
1) adenovirus
2) influenza
3) rhinovirus
Term
how do viruses cause sinusitis?
Definition
interfere with ciliary function
Term
what can cause sinusitis?
Definition
1) virus
2) edematous mucosa
Term
there can be _____ in addition to sinusitis
Definition
bacterial superinfection
Term
things that can cause sinusitis (4 categories)
Definition
1) bacterial
2) viral
3) fungal
4) parasites
Term
fungal sinusitis is found in what patient population?
Definition
immunocompromised patients
Term
risks for sinusitis
Definition
1) organism exposure: S. pneumoniae, H. influenze

2) anatomic predisposition to obstruction: septal deviation, large turbinate, nasal polyps

3) mucosal dysfunction: allergies, viral inflammation, thickened mucosa, cystic fibrosis

4) immunosuppression: HIV, steroids
Term
symptoms of sinusitis
Definition
1) purulent rhinorrhea
2) facial pain
3) fever
Term
exam findings of sinusitis
Definition
1) inflamed middle meatus
2) mucopurulent secretions from the sinus
3) sinuses tender to palpation
4) transillumination of the sinus (opacification)
Term
way to get adequate sample of sinusitis for culture and gram stain
Definition
antral lavage (NOT nasal swab)
Term
predisposing factors that will cause sinusitis
Definition
1) organisms can cause scarring and narrowing of the ostium or drainage pathway
2) dry mucus (caused by cold weather) has increased viscosity and decreased mucociliary transport
Term
therapy for sinusitis
Definition
1) antibiotics
2) sinus lavage (*only for maxillary sinus)
3) humidification
4) decongestants
5) topical steroids
6) surgery
Term
what is an oroantral fistula?
Definition
connection between mouth and sinus
Term
chronic sinusitis can cause ____ loss of _____ epithelium and replacement by ____ epithelium
Definition
chronic sinusitis can cause *irreversible loss of *ciliated epithelium and replacement by *stratified squamous epithlium
Term
symptoms needed for diagnosis of chronic sinusitis
Definition
sinusitis which persists beyond 4 weeks
Term
treatment for chronic sinusitis
Definition
surgery to remove diseased tissue and facilitate drainage
Term
organisms that an cause fungal sinusitis
Definition
aspergilllus, candida, mucor, rhizopus
Term
treatment for fungal sinusitis
Definition
1) treat underlying disease (usually immunocompromised patients)
2) surgical debridement
3) antifungal agents
Term
complications of aspergillus sinusitis
Definition
1) meningitis
2) brain abscess
3) epidural and subdural abscess
4) orbital abscess
Term
benign sinus pathology
Definition
1) mucosal cyst
2) polyps
3) papilloma
4) fibro-osseous disorders (ex. fibrous dysplasia)
5) juvenile angiofibroma
6) encephalocele
Term
malignant pathology in the sinus
Definition
primary cancers
1) squamous cell carcinoma
2) adenocarcinoma
3) melanoma
4) lymphoma

metastatic cancers: breast, lung, thyroid, kidney, prostate
Term
why do people get infections?
Definition
1) host susceptibility
2) virulence of pathogens
Term
types of infections
Definition
1) bacterial
2) fungal
3) viral
4) mycobacterial
5) spirochetal
6) rickettsial
7) retroviral
8) prion
Term
3 types of bacterial infections
Definition
1) caries
2) periodontal disease
3) soft tissue infections
Term
caries needs what 3 things?
Definition
1) bacteria
2) fermentable sugar (substrate)
3) tooth
Term
periodontal disease is infection of....
Definition
bone & gingiva
Term
most common bacteria associated with caries
Definition
S. mutans
Term
palatal abscess is most commonly associated with what tooth? why?
Definition
lateral incisor because of very deep lingual pit (dens invaginatus)
Term
what is a parulis? where does it usually run?
Definition
tract inside of a palatal abscess that usually runs to an infected tooth (the source of infection)
Term
actinomycosis is an example of a ___ infection found in the ____
Definition
bacterial infection found in the soft tissue
Term
how does actinomycosis appear clinically?
Definition
firm swelling with drainage usually in the area of an infected tooth
Term
when draining actinomycosis, you see ______
Definition
sulfur granules (yellowish granules within pus)
Term
soft tissue bacterial infections are usually associated with what?
Definition
poor neutrophil function, immunocompromise
--> redued numbers or poor functioning
Term
soft tissue bacterial infections clinically look like a ___ formation with ____, _____ and _____
Definition
look like an abscess formation with pain, swelling and drainage
Term
most common superficial fungal infection
Definition
candidiasis
Term
examples of deep fungal infections
Definition
1) histoplasmosis
2) zygomycosis
3) aspergillosis
4) cryptococcosis
Term
structure of candida and where it originates from
Definition
non-septate pseudo-hyphae from conidia
Term
most common type of candida
Definition
C. albicans
Term
candidiasis can either be ___ or _____ (timing)
Definition
acute or chronic
Term
2 types of acute candidiasis
Definition
1) pseudomembranous (thrush): can be wiped off with some difficulty leaving a red, raw surface; sometimes they can't be wiped off

2) atrophic (angular cheilitis): corners of mouth are cracked
Term
_____ can look similar to pseudomembranous candidiasis on the tongue
Definition
hairy tongue can looks similar to candida, but it doesn't have plaques and papules on an erythematous base
Term
2 types of chronic candidiasis
Definition
1) atrophic (denture sore mouth): bright red, sore area outlining denture base

2) hyperplastic: chronic candidiasis associated with skin candida and endocrinopathy
Term
chronic hyperplastic candidiasis looks like what other oral lesion?
Definition
leukoplakia
Term
what is median rhomboid glossitis? where is it located?
Definition
candidia infection in the middle of the tongue just anterior to the circumvallate papillae
Term
if median rhomboid glossitis is treated with _____ the lesions are ______
Definition
treated with anti-fungals, the lesions are asymptomatic but still clinically present
Term
is culture a good way to determine if an infection is candida?
Definition
no, because 30% of the population has candida in their mouths
Term
treatment for candida (classes of drugs)
Definition
1) polyenes: nystatin and amphotericin
2) imidazole
3) triazoles: fluconazole
Term
topical tx agents for angular cheilitis
Definition
1) mycolog cream
2) vytone
Term
types of viral infections
Definition
1) herpes family
2) human papilloma virus
3) coxsackie virus
Term
types of Herpes virus infections in humans
Definition
1) herpes simplex type 1
2) herpes simplex type 2
3) varicella-zoster
4) epstein barr virus
5) cytomegalovirus
6) HHV6, 7
7) HHV8 (Kaposi's sarcoma)
Term
name for herpes simplex infection in mouth
Definition
primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
Term
____% of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis lesions are subclinical
Definition
80-90%
Term
clinical appearance of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
Definition
severe mouth sores involving all mucosa
-usually young patients with flu-like illness
Term
____% of the adult population has antibodies to herpes simplex
Definition
50%
Term
once infected with _____, there can be _____
Definition
once infected with herpes simplex, there can be reactivation
Term
treatment for primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
Definition
1) topical pain control
2) anti-viral: acyclovir, famciclovir
Term
HSV reactivation can be through _____ or ____
Definition
asymptomatic shedding or HSV recrudescence
Term
______ is the most important cause of spread of HSV
Definition
asymptomatic shedding
Term
what is HSV recrudescence?
Definition
clinically apparent HSV lesions
Term
what does HSV recrudescence look like in healthy patients?
Definition
-herpes labialis (cold sore)
Term
what does HSV recrudescence look like in immunocompromised patients?
Definition
lesions anywhere in mouth that look like aphthous ulcers (canker sores), ulcerated
Term
what is erythema multiforme?
Definition
hypersensitivity reaction usually to HSV reactivation that causes destruction of the epithelium and sloughing
Term
what is post-herpetic neuralgia?
Definition
shooting pain that can be caused by varicella zoster, may last for many years
Term
hairy leukoplakia is caused by _____ infection
Definition
EBV
Term
what population is hairy leukoplakia commonly seen in?
Definition
immunocompromised patients
Term
clinical appearance of hairy leukoplakia
Definition
white plaque on lateral tongue (usually in vertical striations)
Term
treatment for hairy leukoplakia
Definition
treat primary problem (immunocompromise)
Term
what population does CMV infection usually affect?
Definition
immunocompromised patients
Term
clinical presentation of CMV infection
Definition
single or multiple large painful ulcers present for weeks or months
Term
HHV8 is associated with ____ in patients with _____
Definition
Kaposi sarcoma in patients with AIDS
Term
human papillomavirus causes many _____ growths
Definition
papillary/warty growths
Term
_____ is associated with squamous cell carcinoma of oropharynx and tonsils
Definition
human papillomavirus
Term
if in HPV infection is white with distinct finger-like projections then it's called...
Definition
verruca vulgaris
Term
if an HPV infection is soft with a more pink appearance then it's called...
Definition
papilloma
Term
a large HPV infection is called a...
Definition
condyloma
Term
histology of HPV infection shows ____ projections of _____ epithelium with prominent _____
Definition
shows finger-like projections of squamous epithelium with prominent vessels
Term
coxsackie virus and enterovirus infection cause ______ in the _____ area
Definition
cause painful ulcers in the oropharynx area
Term
tx for coxsackie virus
Definition
none -- supportive only
(no anti-viral works)
Term
3 types of mycobacterial infections
Definition
1) tuberculosis
2) leprosy
3) mycobacterium avian intracellulare
Term
mycobacterium avian intracellulare infections what population?
Definition
AIDS patients
Term
oral tuberculosis presents as a ___ or ____
Definition
nodule or ulcer
Term
in leprosy, ______ attacks _____
Definition
mycobacterium leprae attacks nerve fibers
Term
on histo, tuberculosis shows....
Definition
caseating granulomas that contain acid-fast bacilli
Term
true granulomas are collections of...
Definition
epithelioid histiocytes
Term
in leprosy, histo shows...
Definition
non-caseating granulomas that contain acid-fast bacilli
Term
types of spirochetal infections
Definition
1) borrelia vincentis
2) syphilis
3) lyme disease
Term
a gumma is....
Definition
a granuloma of tertiary syphillis
Term
what is an indicator disease for HIV?
Definition
disease that allows you to diagnose person with full blown AIDS
Term
indicator diseases for HIV
Definition
1) esophageal candidiasis
2) oral histoplasmosis
3) oral herpetic lesions
4) oral cytomegalovirus
5) kaposi sarcoma
6) lymphoma (immunoblastic or Burkitt)
Term
fungal diseases associated with HIV
Definition
1) candidiasis
2) histoplasmosis
3) aspergillus
4) cryptococcus
Term
viral infections associated with HIV
Definition
1) herpes simplex
2) varicella-zoster
3) EBV
4) CMV
5) human papillomavirus
6) poxvirus (molluscum contagiosum)
Term
types of periodontal disease associated with HIV
Definition
1) linear gingival erythema
2) necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
3) necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis
Term
neoplasms associated with HIV
Definition
1) kaposi sarcoma
2) non-hodgkin lymphoma
3) squamous cell carcinoma
Term
miscellaneous lesions associated with HIV
Definition
1) major aphthous ulcers
2) parotid lymphoepithelial cysts
Term
candidiasis affects ___% of AIDS patients
Definition
90%
Term
candidiasis is seen in AIDS patients when the CD4 count is below what?
Definition
200
Term
what type of candidiasis is most common in AIDS patients?
Definition
pseudomembranous
Term
on histo, candida shows...
Definition
hyphae and/or conidia (fungal spores)
Term
atrophic candidiasis is an ____ form of candida
Definition
erythematous form
Term
where does atrophic candidiasis present most often?
Definition
tongue or palate
Term
histoplasmosis presents with...
Definition
painful ulcers on palate, gingiva, tongue
Term
HSV infections are usually seen in HIV patients with CD4 count less than...
Definition
200
Term
HSV is an indicator of what for HIV patients?
Definition
progression to AIDS when it lasts more than 4 weeks
Term
in HSV, ____ rupture leaving ____
Definition
vesicles rupture leaving ulcers
Term
on histo in HSV you see what features?
Definition
1) acantholysis: loss of connections between keratinocytes
2) nuclear enlargement
3) nuclear clearing
4) chromatin clumping
5) molded nuclei into 1 keratinocyte
Term
clinical presentation of varicella-zoster
Definition
unilateral eruption of maculopapular linear vesicles and ulcers in the distribution of 1 branch of trigeminal nerve
Term
histo of varicella zoster is the same as...
Definition
herpes simplex
1) acantholysis: loss of connections between keratinocytes
2) nuclear enlargement
3) nuclear clearing
4) chromatin clumping
5) molded nuclei into 1 keratinocyte
Term
EBV is associated with...
Definition
nasopharyngeal carcinoma & oral hairy leukoplakia in HIV patients
Term
oral hairy leukoplakia is seen in HIV patients when CD4 count is below what?
Definition
300
Term
is oral hairy leukoplakia premalignant?
Definition
no!
Term
histo of oral hairy leukoplakia shows...
Definition
1) thickened parakeratin
2) peripheral margination of chromatin (nuclear beading)
Term
what is the most common cause of blindness in HIV patients?
Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
what is the most common life-threatening viral infection in HIV patients?
Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
____% of the population is infected with CMV, but only ___ get symptoms
Definition
80% of ppl are infected with CMV, but only immunocompromised get symptoms
Term
clinically, how does CMV present?
Definition
painful, non-specific looking ulcer on palate and gingiva; can be big or small
Term
what does histo of CMV show?
Definition
vascular endothelial cells w/ intranuclear inclusion bodies ("owl eye" cells)
Term
types of human papillomavirus infections
Definition
papilloma: cauliflower
verrucous: warty (cutaneous)
condyloma: pink, blunted projections
Term
treatment for HPV
Definition
excision
*do not use laser b/c it can aerosolize and infect other ppl
Term
how does molluscum contagiosum present clinically?
Definition
single or multiple pruritic papules usually on bearded area of face (intra-oral is rare)
Term
how does linear gingival erythema present clinically?
Definition
band of red margin along gingiva next to the teeth
-spontaneous bleeding
Term
treatment for linear gingival erythema
Definition
1) hygiene
2) frequent dentist visits
Term
how does necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis present clinically?
Definition
--> wraps around gingiva next to teeth
-painful
-spontaneous bleeding
-edema & erythema
-necrosis of interdental papillae
-rapid alveolar bone loss
Term
treatment for necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis
Definition
debridement and antibiotics
Term
what is the most common HIV associated neoplasm?
Definition
Kaposi sarcoma
Term
how does Kaposi sarcoma look clinically?
Definition
blue-red-purple macules on palate, gingiva or tongue
-ulceration or bleeding maybe
Term
histo of Kaposi sarcoma shows...
Definition
1) proliferation of spindle (endothelial) cells
2) extravasated red blood cells
3) hemosiderin deposition
Term
second most common neoplasm in HIV patients?
Definition
non-hodgkin lymphoma
Term
how does non-hodgkin lymphoma present clinically in HIV patients?
Definition
painful, rapidly enlarging ulcers
Term
on histo, non-hodgkin lymphoma usually shows
Definition
sheets of malignant B-cells
Term
clinically, major aphthous ulcers present with...
Definition
painful ulcers usually larger than 10 mm
Term
treatment for major aphthous ulcers
Definition
topical steroids
***immune mediated ulcer!
Term
on histo, lyphoepithelial cyst shows...
Definition
-cyst lined by stratified squamous epithelium
-dense infiltrate of lymphocytes in the wall of the cyst
Term
treatment for lymphoepithelial cyst
Definition
excision
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