red patches

Question 1

what is this

Answer 1

geographic tongue

Question 2

aetiology of geographic tongue

Answer 2

uncertain

Question 3

clinical features of geographic tongue

Answer 3

well defined areas of erythema (yellow/white/cream border), all surfaces of tongue

Question 4

investigations to form diagnosis of geographic tongue

Answer 4

clinical features

Question 5

management of geographic tongue

Answer 5

explanation of condition and symptom management

Question 6

what is this

Answer 6

Acute erythematous candidosis

Question 7

aetiology of acute erythematous candidosis

Answer 7

suppression of local bacteria allowing candida to grow
Dry mouth, antibiotics

Question 8

name 3 candida associated red lesions

Answer 8

denture stomatitis
angular cheilitis (angular stomatitis)
median rhomboid glossitis

Question 9

investigations for diagnosis of candida associated lesions 3

Answer 9

oral rinse, saliva sample, swab

Question 10

what is this

Answer 10

denture stomatitis

Question 11

clinical presentation of denture stomatitis

Answer 11

redness of denture bearing area commonly the palate

Question 12

what is this

Answer 12

angular cheilitis (angular stomatitis)

Question 13

clinical presentation of angular cheilitis (angular stomatitis)

Answer 13

Erythema, crusting, cracking and bleeding of the corners of the mouth

Question 14

angular cheilitis may be caused by an underlying what?

Answer 14

anaemia deficiency

Question 15

what is this

Answer 15

median rhomboid glossitis

Question 16

clinical presentation of median rhomboid glossitis

Answer 16

Area of depapilation and erythema in the middle of the dorsum of the tongue