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?

Pregnancy epulis Signup and view all the answers

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

Lymphangiomas Signup and view all the answers

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

Infective cysts Signup and view all the answers

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

Developmental Signup and view all the answers

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

Drugs Signup and view all the answers

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

Fluctuance Signup and view all the answers

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

Color Signup and view all the answers

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

Retromolar trigone Signup and view all the answers

What type of attachment does a pedunculated swelling have?

Broad based Signup and view all the answers

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

Parapharyngeal space Signup and view all the answers

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

Risk to surrounding structures Signup and view all the answers

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

Spread of infection Signup and view all the answers

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

Attachment style Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma?

Excision Signup and view all the answers

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

Idiopathic Paget's disease Signup and view all the answers

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

Reduced radiodensity Signup and view all the answers

Which condition has giant cells that appear to be osteoclasts?

Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma Signup and view all the answers

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

People over 45 years old Signup and view all the answers

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

Paget's Disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial recommended management for an osteosarcoma?

Surgical excision Signup and view all the answers

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

Dental abscess Signup and view all the answers

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

Difficulty breathing Signup and view all the answers

How should odontogenic infections be treated according to the text?

Drain pus and post-operative antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

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

Airway obstruction from swelling Signup and view all the answers

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

Ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

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

Incisional biopsy Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about odontogenic infections?

Airway compromise may necessitate urgent referral. Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual color of mucoceles?

Bluish Signup and view all the answers

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

Lipoma Signup and view all the answers

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

Marsupialisation Signup and view all the answers

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

In the posterior hard palate, described as rubbery Signup and view all the answers

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

Sublingual space Signup and view all the answers

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

Adenoid cystic carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

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

Location of swelling Signup and view all the answers