PREVALENCE OF EPSTEIN’S PEARLS AND BOHN’S NODULES AMONG CONGENITAL ORAL ABNORMALITIES

This study aimed to assess the ability of dental students and recent graduates to detect and recognize mucosal changes that are suggestive of oral cancer and potentially malignant disorders. In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire was administered to dental students and recent graduates of Ajman University (n = 132). Completed questionnaires were received from 84 (63.6%) females and 48 (36.4%) males which included fifth-year students (n = 80), interns (n = 39), and dental practitioners (n = 13). This questionnaire was designed to assess the respondent’s ability to detect and recognize different types of oral lesions, as well as their knowledge of oral cancer appearance and malignancy potential. The overall accuracy of diagnosis was 46%. The participants correctly identified normal variations, benign tumors, malignant tumors, and premalignant lesions at rates of 60.3%, 31.0%, 55.7%, and 33.4%, respectively. There was no significant difference between the two genders in their ability to recognize and detect correct answers (females, 48.3%; males, 47.2%). According to education level, interns provided the highest percentage of correct answers (52.5%), followed by newly dental practitioners (51.9%) and fifth-year students (44.1%). Conclusion: The respondents of this survey did not exhibit a satisfactory diagnostic capability in recognizing mucosal changes consistent with the clinical presentation of oral cancer. Thus, a need exists for improved and updated educational methods for undergraduate students regarding oral cancer and potentially malignant disorders. Meanwhile, practitioners should look for oral abnormalities to provide better diagnosis and management. Practitioners should also stay up to date on the oral malignancy topic by attending workshops and clinicopathological conferences.

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Lung carcinoma presenting as bilateral metastases in the mandibular gingivae: a case report and literature review

Dental Update ◽

10.12968/denu.2021.48.10.846 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 48 (10) ◽

pp. 846-848

Author(s):

Nusaybah Elsherif ◽

Predrag Jeremic ◽

Tim Blackburn

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Metastatic Disease ◽

Lung Carcinoma ◽

Clinical Relevance ◽

Rare Presentation ◽

Oral Malignancies ◽

Oral Abnormalities ◽

Bilateral Metastases

This case report describes the rare presentation of lung carcinoma as bilateral masses affecting the mandibular gingivae. Although metastatic disease to the mouth is rare, accounting for only 1% of oral malignancies, it is essential to ensure that the presence of cancer is included in any differential diagnosis. CPD/Clinical Relevance: All oral abnormalities persisting for longer than 3 weeks should be referred urgently for specialist assessment and biopsy.

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Dental Findings in a Child with Osteopathia Striata with Cranial Sclerosis (OS-CS): A Case Report

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.37.4.a681402hp258m8u2 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 37 (4) ◽

pp. 411-413

Author(s):

M Nishiguchi ◽

K Satoh ◽

Y Kamasaki ◽

T Hoshino ◽

T Fujiwara

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Early Stage ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Dental Anomalies ◽

Osteopathia Striata ◽

Dental Management ◽

Cranial Sclerosis ◽

Planning Treatment ◽

Delayed Eruption ◽

Oral Abnormalities

The dental management of an 8-year-old girl with osteopathia striata with cranial sclerosis (OS-CS) is described. The girl presented with various oral abnormalities. The aim of this case report was to describe in detail the dental findings in a patient with OC-CS and the precautions to be taken when planning treatment. In the present case, many dental anomalies, such as delayed eruption of the permanent teeth, obliteration of the dental pulp, short roots, fused roots and taurodontism, were detected. In patients with OS-CS, routine dental care from an early stage is recommended to manage this anomaly properly.

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Evaluation of Oral Abnormalities in Patients Admitted to Oncology Intensive Care Unit

Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology ◽

10.1016/j.oooo.2013.12.294 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 117 (2) ◽

pp. e206

Author(s):

ANA PAULA SILVA ◽

PAULO ANDRÉ GONÇALVES DE CARVALHO ◽

RODRIGO NASCIMENTO LOPES ◽

ANDRÉ GUOLLO ◽

FÁBIO ABREU ALVES

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Oral Abnormalities

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MANIFESTASI ORAL DAN PENATALAKSANAAN PADA PENDERITA SINDROM STEVENS-JOHNSON

Majalah Kedokteran Andalas ◽

10.22338/mka.v35.i2.p91-97.2011 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 91

Author(s):

Sri Ramayanti

Keyword(s):

Supportive Care ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Target Lesion ◽

The Body ◽

Stevens Johnson Syndrome ◽

Oral Manifestation ◽

Johnson Syndrome ◽

Syndrome Diagnosis ◽

Oral Abnormalities ◽

Systemic Form

AbstrakSindrom Stevens-Johnson adalah bentuk penyakit mukokutan dengan tanda dan gejala sistemik yang parah berupa lesi target dengan bentuk yang tidak teratur, disertai macula, vesikel, bula, dan purpura yang tersebar luas terutama pada rangka tubuh. Sindrom Stevens-Johnson mempunyai tiga gelaja yang khas yaitu kelainan pada mata berupa konjungtivitis, kelainan pada genital berupa balanitis dan vulvovaginitis, serta kelainan oral berupa stomatitis. Diagnosis sindrom Stevens-Johnson terutama berdasarkan atas anamnesis, pemeriksaan klinis dan pemeriksaan penunjang perawatan pada penderita sindrom Stevens-Johnson lebih ditekankan pada perawatan simtomatik dan suportif karena etiologinya belum diketahui secara pasti.Kata Kunci : Sindrom Stevens-Johnson, manifestasi oral, manajemen perawatanAbstractStevens-Johnson Syndrome is a mucocutaneous disease with severe signs and symptoms of systemic form of the target lesion with an irregular shape, with the macula, vesicles, bullae, and widespread purpura, especially in the framework of the body. Stevens-Johnson syndrome have a typical three gelaja disorders of the eye such as conjunctivitis, genital abnormalities in the form of balanitis and vulvovaginitis, as well as oral abnormalities such as stomatitis. Stevens-Johnson syndrome diagnosis is mainly based on history, clinical examination and investigations treatment in patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome were focused on symptomatic and supportive care because its etiology is not known with certainty.Key word : Stevens-Johnson syndrome, oral manifestation, treatment managementTINJAUAN PUSTAKA

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Oral Manifestations of HIV Infections - A Review

Bangladesh Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology ◽

10.3329/bjpp.v23i1.5728 ◽

1970 ◽

pp. 25-30

Author(s):

Mst Fatema Akhter ◽

Shaheen Lipika Quayum ◽

Afrin Binta Ali ◽

Zia Mamoon ◽

Badar Uddin Umar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hiv Infection ◽

School Level ◽

Oral Disease ◽

Clinical Aspects ◽

Oral Manifestations ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

High School Level ◽

Cd4 Cell Count ◽

Oral Abnormalities ◽

Oral Conditions

Oral disease is frequently associated with HIV. Factors that predispose to HIV-related oral conditions include CD4+ cell count of less than 200/μL, plasma HIV RNA levels greater than 3000 copies/mL, xerostomia, poor oral hygiene, and smoking. While nearly all oral disorders associated with HIV infection also occur in other conditions characterized by immunosuppression, no other condition is associated with as wide and significant a spectrum of oral disease as is HIV infection. Many HIVassociated oral disorders occur early in HIV infection, not infrequently as the presenting sign or symptom. Thus, early detection of associated oral disease should, in many cases, result in earlier diagnosis of HIV infection. HIV-related oral abnormalities are present in 30% to 80% of HIV-infected individuals, and these abnormalities are often inaccurately described in medical care. Rates of treatment for oral conditions are also very low; findings in 1424 adults in the AIDS Cost and Utilization Study indicated that only 9.1% received treatment for oral manifestations of HIV diseases. Factors predictive of receiving oral care included education beyond a high school level, participation in clinical trials, and utilization of support services such as medical social workers. Likewise, awareness of the variety of oral disorders which can develop throughout the course of HIV infection, and coordination of health care services between physician and dentist, should improve overall health and comfort of the patient. This paper reviews the clinical aspects of HIV-associated oral disorders. Key Words: HIV, oral manifestations, oral diseases DOI: 10.3329/bjpp.v23i1.5728Bangladesh J Physiol Pharmacol 2007; 23(1&2) : 25-30

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Genetics – Need to Evaluate its Role in Early Detection of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC)

Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry ◽

10.5005/johcd-1-2-30 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 30-32

Author(s):

Urvashi Singla ◽

Snehlata Kulhari

Keyword(s):

Oral Cancer ◽

Cancer Genetics ◽

Human Cancer ◽

Early Stage ◽

Premalignant Lesions ◽

Genetic Changes ◽

Oral Cancers ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Need To Evaluate ◽

Oral Abnormalities

ABSTRACT The concept of cancer genetics is relatively new and considered more in prostate and breast cancer. Its role in OSCC has never been given much attention, which is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide. It is a tumour which can be treated by simple surgical procedure, if diagnosed at an early stage. Oral cavity and oropharynx are easily accessible for visualization. But high prevalence of oral abnormalities (5-15%) detected as a result of oral screening programmes (OSP) subjects large number of patients for biopsy which is impractical. Detection of early stage oral cancer is significantly impaired by absence of classic clinical characteristics of advanced oral cancer in early stage lesions. This influences 5 year survival rate for 80% of patients, despite major advances in surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy. Many gene alterations have been implicated in development and progression of OSCC. Genetic differences is an important consideration to determine individual differences in susceptibility to chemical carcinogens. Many genetic changes are commonly observed in oral cancers. Salivary Transcriptome Diagnostics, based on specific mRNA signature in saliva as diagnostic marker, can be a suitable tool for development of non invasive diagnostic, chemoprevention, prognostic and follow up tests for cancer and also to detect cancer conversion of premalignant lesions. To summarize research on genetics will open new directions for estimation of risk of human cancer and its early diagnosis.

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Dental and oral abnormalities in Gardner's syndrome

Japanese Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

10.5794/jjoms.20.20 ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 20-27

Author(s):

Hisashi OHTSUKA ◽

Kiyohide FUJITA ◽

Hiroshi KAMIISHI

Keyword(s):

Gardner's Syndrome ◽

Gardner’S Syndrome ◽

Oral Abnormalities

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Clinical features of oral cavity of patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma undergoing chemotherapy

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.24198/pjd.vol25no2.26798 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Diptakanya Murdi Suroso ◽

Tenny Setiani Dewi ◽

Trinugroho Heri Fadjari

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽

Hematologic Malignancy ◽

Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽

Clinical Feature ◽

Chemotherapy Agent ◽

Non Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽

Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽

Oral Abnormalities ◽

Oral Complication

Introduction: Non-Hodgkin`s lymphoma is one of hematologic malignancy that responds to chemotherapy. Chemotherapy agent can cause oral complication such as oral mucositis, hemorrhage, xerostomia, hyposalivation and periodontitist. The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical feature of the oral cavity in patients with non-Hodgkin`s lymphoma whose underwent chemotherapy Method: This study used an observational descriptive method. This type of research is observational descriptive. The study population was non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma sufferers who were undergoing chemotherapy at the Hematology and Medical Oncology Outpatient Installation Division of Internal Medicine at Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung. The study sample was taken by consecutive sampling method The numbers of samples in this study were 30 people according to predetermined criteria. Result: The result shows that all samples have abnormalities of the oral cavity that patients who have an abnormality are amounted to 20% and patients who have more than one kind of oral abnormalities amounted to 80%. An abnormality of the oral cavity that the most often found in this study is xerostomia with hyposalivation. Conclusion: Clinical feature of the oral cavity in patients with non-Hodgkin`s lymphoma whose underwent chemotherapy are abnormalities in the oral cavity, where the number of samples that experienced more than one type of oral cavity abnormality was greater when compared to the number of samples with a kind of abnormality. Oral cavity. Most of the samples studied had oral cavity abnormalities in the form of serostomia accompanied by hyposalivation.

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MASS phenotype and oral abnormalities

Cardiologia Croatica ◽

10.15836/ccar2018.378 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (11-12) ◽

pp. 378-378

Author(s):

Paloma Horjinec ◽

Francisc Ludvig Horjinec

Keyword(s):

Oral Abnormalities

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