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HYPERCORTISOLISM (Cushing's Syndrome) |
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Definition
• Clinical condition due to sustained increase in glucocorticoid levels • Due to corticosteroid therapy that is prescribed for other medical purposes • Adrenal or pituitary tumors may also be the source of endogenous hormones • Young adult females |
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HYPERCORTISOLISM (Cushing's Syndrome) |
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Definition
• Signs of this disease develop slowly • Most consistent clinical observation is weight gain, in central areas of body |
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HYPERCORTISOLISM (Cushing's Syndrome) |
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Definition
• “Buffalo hump"‐ accumulation of fat in dorsocervical spine region • “Moon facies ‐round facial appearance due to fat deposition in facial area |
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HYPERCORTISOLISM (Cushing's Syndrome) |
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Definition
• Other common findings include: – red‐purple abdominal striae – hirsutism (hairy body) – poor healing* – osteoporosis – hypertension – mood changes (especially depression) – hyperglycemia with thirst and polyuria – muscle wasting with weakness |
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HYPERCORTISOLISM (Cushing's Syndrome) |
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Definition
• >> 20mg of prednisone • Free cortisol in urine • Assay of ACTH & cortisol with dexamethasone • ACTH & Cortisol falls without tumor • No change with tumor • Cause: systemic corticosteroid therapy • Cortisol is critical to body function with stress |
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HYPERCORTISOLISM (Cushing's Syndrome) |
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Definition
• Tumors ‐ resected, non‐surgical cases -drugs inhibiting cortisol synthesis‐ketoconazole/ aminoglutethimide • Alternate day therapy/steroid sparing drugs • Drop in cortisol levels signals pituitary gland to produce ACTH • ACTH stimulates adrenal gland to produce cortisol‐ FEEDBACK LOOP |
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HYPERCORTISOLISM (Cushing's Syndrome) |
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Definition
• ACTH production is suppressed in patients on long‐term steroids -Acute hypodrenocorticism (addison’s disease) • Highly stressful situation, gland may not produce ACTH |
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HYPERCORTISOLISM (Cushing's Syndrome) |
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Definition
• When stressful dental and/or surgical procedures are planned, corticosteroid dosage may need to be adjusted • A medical consultation is warranted |
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ADDISON'S DISEASE (Hypoadrenocorticism) |
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Definition
• Insufficient production of adrenal hormones – cortisol, due to destruction of adrenal cortex (primary) • Non functioning pituitary‐ ACTH (secondary) |
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ADDISON'S DISEASE (Hypoadrenocorticism) |
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Definition
• Causes are diverse and include: • autoimmune destruction • infections (TB and deep fungal, especially in AIDS patients • rarely, metastatic tumors, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis |
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ADDISON'S DISEASE (Hypoadrenocorticism) |
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Definition
• Insidious onset of fatigue, irritability, depression, weakness, & hypotension • GI upset with anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, and salt craving |
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ADDISON'S DISEASE (Hypoadrenocorticism) |
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Definition
• Generalized hyperpigmentation of skin ("bronzing" )‐ more prominent on sun‐exposed skin , due to beta lipoproteins or ACTH stimulus on melanocytes |
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ADDISON'S DISEASE (Hypoadrenocorticism) |
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Definition
• Young patients ‐ _______ with hypoparathyroidism & mucocutaneous candiasis‐autoimmune polyendocrinopathy‐candidiasisectodermal dystrophy syndrome should be considered |
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ADDISON'S DISEASE (Hypoadrenocorticism) |
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Definition
• Oral manifestations include diffuse or patchy, brown macular pigmentation of mucosa caused by excess melanin production, may preceede skin pigmentation |
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ADDISON'S DISEASE (Hypoadrenocorticism) |
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Definition
• Diag ‐ rapid ACTH stimulation test -<<20microg/dl of free cortisol‐adrenal insufficiency - Primary‐>>100ng/L of plasmaACTH - Secondary‐ plasma ACTH (9‐52ng/L or low) |
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ADDISON'S DISEASE (Hypoadrenocorticism) |
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Definition
• Corticosteroid replacement therapy -5‐7.5mg of prednisone/day in div doses • Body’s need for corticosteroid hormones increases during stress, dosage must be adjusted accordingly -< 1hr dental procedure no adj ->>1hr dental/surgical procedure >>dose • Before patients death within 2yrs now normal life span |
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Definition
• Common disorder of carbohydrate metabolism • Decreased/deranged production of/ increased tissue resistance‐ insulin • Increase in blood glucose level (hyperglycemia) • Lowered tissue resistance to infection |
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Term
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Definition
• Two types: 1)Insulin‐dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)/type I/juvenile‐onset diabetes 2)non‐insulin‐dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)/type II/adult‐onset diabetes |
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Term
INSULIN‐DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS |
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Definition
• Insulin deficiency, glucose cannot be absorbed into cells, remains in blood • Normal glucose levels 70 ‐120 mg/dL - _________: levels often 200‐400 mg/dL • >>300mg/dl renal reabsorption fail |
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INSULIN‐DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS |
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Definition
• Lose weight, with increased food intake (polyphagia) • Frequent urination (polyuria)‐osmolarity, thirst, and increased water intake (polydipsia) • Average age at diagnosis 14 |
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NON‐INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS |
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• 40+ at diagnosis • 80‐90% obese • Decrease number of insulin receptors or abnormal postbinding molecular events • Show "insulin resistance" |
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NON‐INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS |
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Definition
COMPLICATIONS
• Microangiopathy • Occlusion‐ small vessels, producing peripheral vascular disease • Decrease in tissue perfusion results in ischemia • Ischemia predisposes to infection as does impaired neutrophil chemotaxis |
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NON‐INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS |
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Definition
COMPLICATIONS • Extremities affected, gangrene • Vascular occlusion of coronaries, myocardial infarction • Microvascular occlusion retinal vessels, blindness • Kidney failure, renal blood vessel involvement |
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Oral Manifestations • Limited to patients with IDDM • Periodontal disease, occurs more frequently and progresses more rapidly |
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INSULIN‐DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS |
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Definition
Oral Manifestations • Diabetic sialadenosis: nontender, bilateral parotid gland enlargement • More susceptible to oral candidiasis • Erythematous candidiasis of the dorsal tongue papillae 30% |
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INSULIN‐DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS |
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Definition
Oral Manifestations • Zygomycosis poorly controlled _____ • Increased prevalence of benign migratory glossitis in ________ • Xerostomia, one third of diabetics |
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Treatment and Prognosis • common, complex medical problem with many complications • Prognosis is guarded • Consultation with the patient’s physician: _______ and poor glucose control, active infections, or extensive oral surgical procedures |
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CROHN'S DISEASE (Regional Ileitis; Regional Enteritis) |
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Definition
• Inflammatory, immunologically mediated condition of unknown cause • Mainly distal portion of small bowel and proximal colon • Anywhere in GI tract, from mouth to anus • Extraintestinal sites: skin, eyes and joints • Oral lesions may precede GI lesions in 30% |
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Definition
– Can affect any portion of the GI tract – Skip lesions – Transmural involvement – Noncaseating granulomatous inflammation |
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• Affects rectum primarily and eventually affects entire colon in a retrograde manner • No skip lesions • Mucosa and submucosa affected only • No granulomatous inflammation |
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CROHN'S DISEASE (Regional Ileitis; Regional Enteritis) |
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Definition
• Most patients teenagers when first becomes evident / 60yrs • GI signs and symptoms include: abdominal cramping and pain, nausea, and diarrhea |
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CROHN'S DISEASE (Regional Ileitis; Regional Enteritis) |
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Definition
• Diffuse or nodular swelling of oral soft tissues • Cobblestone appearance of mucosa • Deep, granulomatous‐appearing ulcers • Ulcers, linear and in buccal vestibule. • Aphthous ulcerations may also occur |
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CROHN'S DISEASE (Regional Ileitis; Regional Enteritis) |
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Definition
Histopathologic Features • Microscopic examination of tissue from intestine or oral mucosa shows nonnecrotizing granulomatous inflammation Treatment and Prognosis • Sulfasalazine or prednisone, depending on the degree of involvement, sys thalidomide in refractory cases
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Term
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Definition
• Rare condition • Unusual oral expression ‐ IBD, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease • C/F‐Yellowish, linear, serpentine pustules on erythematous oral mucosa • Primarily affect buccal and labial mucosa , soft palate, V. tongue |
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Definition
• “Snail‐track" ulcerations • Oral lesions may appear concomitantly with bowel symptoms • Intestinal signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease are of most concern • Tx‐ Sulphasalazine & systemic corticosteroids -eosinophil-filled absess
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