Diagnosis and Management of Intra-Oral Swellings

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What is the normal anatomical structure that is part of intra-oral swellings?

  • Parotid gland
  • Epiglottis
  • Pterygoid hamulus (correct)
  • Lingual frenulum

Which condition is not related to the inflammatory category of intra-oral swellings?

  • Nasopalatine duct cyst (correct)
  • Pyogenic granuloma
  • Orofacial granulomatosis
  • Crohn's Disease

Which of the following is considered a developmental intra-oral swelling?

  • Pyogenic granuloma
  • Fibrous dysplasia
  • Eruption cyst (correct)
  • Abscess

What condition is a known side effect of hormonal changes like pregnancy?

<p>Pregnancy epulis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fibro-osseous condition related to intra-oral swellings?

<p>Lymphangiomas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cysts are mentioned as part of the management of intra-oral swellings?

<p>Infective cysts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis' belongs to which category of intra-oral swellings?

<p>Developmental (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Phenytoin' and 'calcium channel blockers' are associated with which type of intra-oral swellings?

<p>Drugs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the consistency of a fluid-filled swelling?

<p>Fluctuance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is assessed by examining the color, size, ulceration, and regularity of intra-oral swellings?

<p>Color (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the common site for minor salivary gland neoplasms located?

<p>Retromolar trigone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of attachment does a pedunculated swelling have?

<p>Broad based (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which space is mentioned as a potential site for infection near the base of the skull?

<p>Parapharyngeal space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when assessing oral swellings at the junction of the hard and soft palate?

<p>Risk to surrounding structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor should be evaluated in determining the importance of a swelling's location?

<p>Spread of infection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is used to differentiate sessile from pedunculated intra-oral swellings?

<p>Attachment style (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma?

<p>Excision (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can involve the lumbar vertebrae, pelvis, femur, and calvarium?

<p>Idiopathic Paget's disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic radiographic finding in Paget's Disease of bone?

<p>Reduced radiodensity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition has giant cells that appear to be osteoclasts?

<p>Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common age group affected by Paget's Disease?

<p>People over 45 years old (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may present with severe bone pain and bone expansion?

<p>Paget's Disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial recommended management for an osteosarcoma?

<p>Surgical excision (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of intra-oral swelling according to the text?

<p>Dental abscess (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms are associated with odontogenic infections based on the text?

<p>Difficulty breathing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should odontogenic infections be treated according to the text?

<p>Drain pus and post-operative antibiotics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for difficulty in breathing associated with odontogenic infections?

<p>Airway obstruction from swelling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is NOT mentioned in the text as a diagnostic modality for odontogenic infections?

<p>Ultrasound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of biopsy is preferred for diagnosing odontogenic infections according to the text?

<p>Incisional biopsy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about odontogenic infections?

<p>Airway compromise may necessitate urgent referral. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual color of mucoceles?

<p>Bluish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neoplasm is commonly found in the buccal space and presents as a soft, smooth swelling?

<p>Lipoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for an intra-oral ranula that interferes with speech and swallowing?

<p>Marsupialisation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is pleomorphic adenoma commonly found, and how is it usually described?

<p>In the posterior hard palate, described as rubbery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary spread site of odontogenic infection that involves the submandibular space?

<p>Sublingual space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neoplasm has a high metastatic potential and is known for perineural spread?

<p>Adenoid cystic carcinoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a plunging ranula from an intra-oral ranula?

<p>Location of swelling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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