BDS3 Paeds OM Flashcards

1
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List examples of viral infections

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HSV 1+2
- Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
- Herpes labialis

EBV
- Hairy leukoplakia

Varicella Zoster
- Shingles

Coxsackie Virus
- Herpangina
- Hand foot and mouth disease

Measles/Mumps/Rubella

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2
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List examples of bacterial infections

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Staph
Strep
Syphillis
TB

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3
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List an example of a fungal infection

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Candida

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4
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Signs/symptoms of Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis

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Fluid filled vesicles rupture to ulcers
Severe gingivitis
Fever
Malaise
Headache
Cervical lympadenopathy

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5
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Tx of Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis

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Bed rest
Fluid - dehydration most common complication
Soft diet
OH - CHX
Painkillers
Immunocompromised: 200mg Aciclovir 5 tablets 5x daily

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6
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Name 2 types of coxsackie virus

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Herpangina
Hand foot and mouth disease

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7
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Define Herpangina

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Vesicles in tonsillar/pharyngeal region
Last 7-10 days

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8
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Define Hand food and mouth disease

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Maculopapular rash on hands and feet
Ulceration on gingivae/tongue/cheek
Fever/runny nose/cough
Lasts 7-10 days

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9
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Define oral ulceration

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Covering epithelium destroyed
Leaving exposed inflamed underlying connective tissue

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10
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Hx taking of oral ulceration (10)

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Site
Size
Onset
Frequency
Number
Associated medical problems
Duration
Any lesions in other areas
Tx so far
Exacerbating diet factors

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11
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List causes of oral ulceration

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Infection
Viral
- Coxsackie
- Herpes Zoster
- EBV

Immune mediated
- Crohns
- Coeliac
- Behects

VBD
- Pemphigus
- Pemphigoid
- Erythema Multiforme

RAU

Trauma

Vit Deficiencies

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12
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Different types of RAU

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Minor <10mm
Major >10mm
Herpetiform 1-2mm

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13
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Aetiological factors contributing to RAU

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Stress
Vit deficiency
GI disease
Trauma
Allergy
Hormones - period

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14
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Initial Investigations for RAU (3)

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Diet diary
FBC + haematinics
Coeliac screen

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15
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Management of RAU

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Diet analysis + exclusion
Avoid spicy food
SLS free toothpaste
Low ferritin - 3mths iron
Low folate/B12 - refer to pads

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16
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GDP management

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CHX MW
Difflam spray (0.15% Benzydamine Hydrochloride LA spray)

17
Q

What is a fibroepithelial polyp

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Common firm pink lump (pedunculated or sessile)
Mainly in cheeks
Initiated by trauma

18
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Tx for fibroepithelial polyp

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Surgical excision

19
Q

Name the 3 main types of Epulides

A

Fibrous Epulis
Pyogenic granuloma/Pregnancy pulls
Peripheral giant cell granuloma

20
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What is an Epulis?

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Swelling of oral mucosa

21
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Features of a fibrous epulis

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Frim
Pedunculated or sessile
Similar colour to gingivae
Inflammatory cell infiltrate and fibrous tissue

22
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Features of a pregnancy epulis

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Soft deep red/purple swelling
Haemorrhage spontaneously or with mild trauma
Reaction to calculus/plaque

23
Q

What is congenital epulis?

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Rare in nenates
Anterior maxilla
Grannula cells covered with epithelium
Benign
TX: Simple excision

24
Q

Name examples of HPV associated swellings

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Verruca vulgaris
HPV 2+4

Squamous cell papilloma
Benign
HPV 6+11
Surgical excision

25
Q

Name examples of fluid swellings

A

Mucoceles
Ranula
Bohns nodules
Epstein pearls
VB lesions - primary herpetic/erythema multiforme

26
Q

Features of a mucocele

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Blue/translucent swelling
Can affect minor/major salivary glands
Most rupture

27
Q

When would surgery for a mucocele be considered?

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Fixed in size and may be affecting adjacent glands

28
Q

What are the 2 types of mucocele

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Mucous extravasation cyst
- Normal secretions rupture into adjacent tissue

Mucous retention cyst
- Secretions retained in an expanded duct

29
Q

What is a ranula?

A

Mucocele in FOM
Can arise from minor salivary glands or ducts of sublingual/submandibular gland

30
Q

What SI is needed with a ranula?

A

Ultrasound or MRI
Exclude plunging ranula into submental/submandibular space
Occasionally found to be lymphangioma - benign tumour of the lymphatics

31
Q

What are Bohns Nodules

A

Gingival cysts
Remnants of dental lamina
Filled with keratin
Occur on the alveolar ridge
Found in neonates
Disappear in early months

32
Q

What are Epstein Pearls?

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Cysts along midline of palate
In neonates
Disappear in few weeks