Exam 6-Salivary Gland Pathology-Non-neoplastic Flashcards

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BUST OUT THE PEN AND PAPER: What are the 8 non-neoplastic salivary gland pathology conditions????

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1.Stafne defect 2.Sial-adeno-sis 3. mucocele/ranula 4.salivary duct cyst 5.sialolith/sialolithiasis 6.Sial-Aden-itis 7.Adenomatid Hyperplasia of minor glands 8.necrotizing sialometaplasia

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A developmental lingual mandibular salivary gland depression is also known as a WHAT 2 terms??

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1.static bone cavity 2.STAFNE’s bone cavity

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Stafne’s bone cavity traditionally thought to be developmental inclusion of _________ salivary gland along lingual cortex of the mandible

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submandibular

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Are there any signs or symptoms involved in a stafne’s bone cavity

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nope

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Stafne’s bone cavity is a Radio________, often CORITCATED or NON-CORTICATED???, ______ the inferior alveolar canal and roughly from angle to midbody (Rarely more ______)

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lucency..corticated…BELOW….anterior

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What is the treatment for a Stafne’s bone cavity?

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no treatment (recognition only)

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What is the term used for a “mucous extravasation phenomenon”?

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a mucocele

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A mucocele is defined as a traumatic severance of salivary _____ resulting in mucus extravasation into ________ tissue, NOT ______ lined

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DUCT…connective…epithelial

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What are the 4 most affected sites of a mucocele? What is the #1 site?

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1.lower lip (#1) 2.lateral tongue 3.ant ventral tongue 4.cheek

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Who are the two most age groups most likely to have a mucocele?

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kids and young adults

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How long does it take for a mucocele to develop? Are the soft or hard?

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develop rapidly and they are soft and compressible

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What is the name for a mucocele on the floor of the mouth?

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a RANULA (latin for frog’s belly)

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Where on the floor of the mouth is a ranula located?

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lateral to the midline

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Which type of ranula occurs when spilled mucin dissects through the mylohyoid muscle, producing swelling in neck?

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a PLUNGING (cervical) ranula

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In a plunging (cervical) ranula spilled ______ dissects through the _______ muscle, producing swelling in neck

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mucin…mylohyoid

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Belive it or not, an Antral pseudocyst is considered a ______

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mucocele

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What is a symmetrical DOME SHAPED soft tissue opacity in the floor of the antrum?

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antral pseudocyst

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What is the treatment for an antral pseudocyst?

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no tx necessary

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What is another term for a salivary duct cyst?

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mucus retention cyst

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A salivary duct cyst is a TRUE _________ lined cyst from salivary ____

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epithelial…duct

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As opposed to a mucocele, a salivary duct cyst (mucus retention cyst) happens in what age group?

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adults (mucocele in kids/young adults)

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A salivary duct cyst occurs in ______ and _____ glands and there can be multiple of them

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major and minor

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What 5 areas of the oral cavity are salivary duct cysts most common? What is the single most common location?

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1.palate (most common) 2.parotid gland 3.FOM 4.buccal mucosa 5.lips

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What color is associated with a salivary duct cyst? What is the feel of it?

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BLUISH….soft fluctuant swelling

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What is the treatment for a salivary duct cyst?

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surgical excision

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What is it called when calcifications develop in a salivary duct?

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Siaolith (sialolithiasis) (salivary stones)

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What is the cause of a sialolith(sialothiasis)?

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uncertain

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Where does a sialolith occur MOST OFTEN? What 3 other location do they also occur?

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most often in the submandibular gland…1.minor glands 2.upper lip 3.buccal mucosa

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What particular time does pain and swelling from a sialoloth typically occur?

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meal time!

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What are the three ways a sialolith can be viewed?

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1.sialography 2.ultrasound 3.CT

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Besides surgery, what are 3 unique treatments for a sialolith?

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massage, fluid intake, heat

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What is the virus known to cause sialdenITIS?

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mumps (paramyxovirus)

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If sialadenitis was caused by bacterial origin, what is the term used for the type of infection? What are usually the two main culprits?

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retrograde infection..staph or strep

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PEN AND PAPER: What are the 6 ways someone can get sialadenITIS?

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1.Obstruction of the duct 2.sjogren’s syndrome 3.sarcoidosis/granulomatous 4.radiation 5.surgery (anathesia mumps) 6.allergic reaction

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What type of virus is a mumps again? What is their primary target?

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paramyxovirus…salivary glands

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WTF?? Are you ready for this one?! What are the three complications of mumps? (3 -itis’ i’ve never heard of)…

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1.epididym-oor-ch-itis 2.oo-phor-itis 3.mast-itis

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What is the condition associated with gland swelling following general anesthesia?

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anesthesia mumps

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Anesthesia mumps is a ________ major gland swelling following general anesthesia

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Self-limiting

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Where is BY FAR the most common place for sialadenitis to occur?

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the parotid

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Whaty kind of exudate is often seen in sialadenitis? ANY TIME you have this you should think ______ is the culprit…

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purulent…BACTERIA=pus

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What is a LONG standing chronic inflammation of submandibular gland producing significant swelling like a neoplasm?

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KUTTNER tumor

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A KUTTNER tumor is a LONG standing chronic inflammation of _________ gland producing significant SWELLING like a neoplasm and it is categorized as a _______

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submandibular…sialadenitis

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One form of sialadenitis: _______ necrotizing sialadenitis-subset with RAPID onset PALATAL swelling in TEENS or young adults, possibly VIRAL

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Subacute

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One form of sialadenitis: SUBACUTE necrotizing sialadenitis-subset with RAPID onset _______ swelling in TEENS or young adults, possibly ______

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PALATAL…VIRAL

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What is a NON-inflammatory asymptomatic salivary gland enlargement?

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SialadenOSIS (sialOSIS)

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Where is sialadenosis typically found? Which anatomical structure is HYPERtrophied?

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Parotid…the acini

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What are the three categories of underlying systemic conditions that can lead to sialadenosis? What is an example of each category?

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1.Endocrine: DM 2.Malnutrition (EtOH, anorexia) 3.HTN drugs

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Where do we most frequently see Adenomatoid hyperplasia of the minor salivary glands?

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hard or soft palate

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Adenomatoid Hyperplasia of the Minor Salivary Glands are LOCAL…are they sessile or moveable??? painful or painless???

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sessile and painless

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Do you have to biopsy a Adenomatoid Hyperplasia of the Minor Salivary Glands?

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yep, helps rule out a neoplasm

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What is the pathogenesis of an Adenomatoid Hyperplasia of the Minor Salivary Glands?

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unknown

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What is a locally destructive inflammatory condition of the salivary glands due to INFARCTION from blockage of blood flow to gland?

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Necrotizing Sialometaplasia

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A nectotizing sialometaplasia is a locally destructive inflammatory condition of the salivary glands due to _______ from blockage of blood flow to gland

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INFARCTION

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Predisposing factors for a necrotizing sialometaplasia: traumatic injuries, dental ________, ill-fitting _______, upper respiratory infections, adjacent tumors, previous surgery

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injections…dentures

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Where do necrotizing sialometaplasias typically occur? Are they usually bilateral or unilateral?

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palate…unilateral

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The PROGRESSION of necrotizing sialometaplasia: ______ developing swelling, painful…ulceration…necrotic tissue sloughs out…heal in HOW LONG??

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RAPIDLY….5-6 weeks

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Necrotizing sialometaplasia mimics malignancy clinically AND histologically…WHAT is usually the differentiating factor?

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the ACUTE/rapid onset

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What is swelling and eversion of the lower lip as a result of hypertrophy and inflammation of the minor salivary glands?

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Chelitis Glandularis

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Where does Chelitis Glandularis occur?

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lower lip

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Palpation of Chelitis Glandularis often produces _______ from ducts

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suppuration

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The cause of CHELITIS GLANDULARIS most likely due to chronic ________ and retrograde ______

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sun damage…infection

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Histo of Chelitis Glandularis: chronic _______ and ______ dilation

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sialadenitis…ductal

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What is the CONTROVERSY surrounding Chelitis Glandularis?

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if it is PRE-malignant or not (sun damage predisposes chelitis glandularis AND malignancy, but one does not cause the other)

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Although uncommon, sialorrhea can be caused by LOCAL irritations like _______ and ______

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apthous ulcers and ill fitting dentures

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Sialorrhea can also be caused by which common GI condition that has secondary effects on the mouth?

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GERD

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Becareful of stray dogs and bats because ______ can give you sialorrhea…also be careful of amalgam because _______ can do it too

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rabies…heavy metal poisoning

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What two types of drugs can yield sialorrhea?

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1.lithium 2.cholinergic agonists

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Random-there is a form of sialorrhea called Idiopathic _______ sialorrhea and I have no idea what that means

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paroxysmal

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What are two exampls of neurological disorders that can cause sialorrhea?

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down syndrome and cerebral palsy

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To treat sialorrhea you can Rx anti-cholenergic meds like ________, but not to what age group?

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Scop-ol-amine…not for children

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What are the two “heroic” surgeries that can be done to treat sialorrhea?

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1.relocate salivary ducts to tonsilar fossa 2.a tympanic neurectomy

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Interesting…Xerostomia is defined as ________ sensation of a dry mouth

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SUBJECTIVE

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Xerostomia is common in order adults over age 60…what %?

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25%

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What are three of the most common complications of xerostomia?

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candidiasis, cervical/root caries, alteration of taste

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Common causes for Xerostomia: what are the three conditions that can cause Xerostomia, but are thought to be minor contributors?

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DM, scardosis, GVDH

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BUST OUT THE PEN AND PAPER…WHAT are the 7 common causes for Xerostomia?

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1.Aging 2.Meds 3.Caffine/EtOH 4.Anxitey 5.Smoking 6.Radiation therapy 7.Sjogrens Syndrome

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What are the two Rx meds for Xerostomia?

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1.pilocarpine (Salagen) 2.cev-im-el-ine (Evo-Xac)