Exam 1 Flashcards
an area of color change w/NO elevation or depression of the surface
macule
a macule over 2cm in diameter
patch
solid, elevated lesion <0.5cm
papule
solid elevated lesion >0.5 cm
nodule
a slightly elevated lesion of any surface area
plaque
complete loss of surface epithelium
ulcer
superficial loss of the surface epithelium
erosion
flat pinpoint areas of hemorrhage
petechiae
area of hemorrhage that is <1cm
purpura
area of hemorrhage >1cm
ecchymosis
commisural lip pits occur in what percent of the population
12-20%
redundant fold of tissue on the mucosal side of the lip
double lip
ectopic sebaceous glands that occur on the oral mucosa
fordyce granules
most common locations of fordyce granules
buccal mucosa
lip vermilion
fluid accumulation w/in the epithelial cells of the spinous layer
leukoedema
which condition uses orthodontic care to manage collapsed dental arches
microglossia
5 syndromes assoc. w/macroglossia
Down Syndrome Beckwith-Widemann syndrome vascular malformations lymphangioma amyloidosis hypothyroidism
abbreviated/absent lingual frenum
ankyloglossia
mass develops in foramen cecum area
lingual thyroid
leukoedema occurs where?
buccal mucosa, bilateral
fissured tongue are seen in what percent of population? what percent of older adults?
5%, 30%
coated tongue/hairy tongue is a result from what?
increased production/decreased removal of keratin
coated tongue/hair tongue is associated with what habit?
smoking
abnormally dilated and tortuous veins
varix