Benign Epithelial Flashcards
What is the most common benign neoplasm seen intraorally?
Squamous papilloma - HPV associated
What is the clinical presentation of a squamous papilloma?
Solitary lesion often on the soft palate/uvula or tongue
What is the treatment for squamous papilloma?
Conservative excision
Excellent prognosis
What is the name for a common wart?
Verruca Vulgaris
T/F: Verruca vulgaris often occur in multiples.
True
What is a condyloma acuminatum?
Venereal wart - spread by direct contact
T/F: Recurrence of squamous papilloma is very common.
False
Verruca vulgaris and condyloma acuminatum more common
What are common benign cutaneous lesions seen in areas of numerous sebaceous glands in patients over 40 years of age?
Seborrheic keratosis
Which common cutaneous lesions have a “stuck on” appearance and vary in color?
Seborrheic keratosis
T/F: Dermatosis papulosa nigra is a form of seborrheic keratosis.
True
_______________ are multiple small seborrheic keratoses that often affect African-Americans.
Dermatosis papulosa nigra
___________ is often mistaken for basal cell carcinoma.
Sebaceous hyperplasia
A smoker arrives with elevated papules with punctate red centers on the palate. Diagnosis?
Nicotine stomatitis
What causes nicotine stomatitis?
Heat generated from smoking
