hematologic diseases

Question 1

oral manifestations of leukemia

Answer 1

• Patient has got gingival hyperplasia which is the
  constant feature of leukemia.
  Gingiva become boggy, edematous and deep red
  and bleed easily.
• Gingival swelling is present due to leukemic infiltration.
• Purpuric lesions of oral mucosa analogus to cutaneous ecchymosis may also be seen.
• Loosening of teeth due to necrosis of PDL is present.
• Destruction of alveolar bone is seen.
• Crusting of lips is also seen