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What is Eagle syndrome primarily caused by?
What is Eagle syndrome primarily caused by?
What is the normal length of the stylohyoid process?
What is the normal length of the stylohyoid process?
What is a common risk factor for gingivitis?
What is a common risk factor for gingivitis?
What happens when gingivitis advances to periodontitis?
What happens when gingivitis advances to periodontitis?
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What causes scarlet fever?
What causes scarlet fever?
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What is a common symptom of scarlet fever in children?
What is a common symptom of scarlet fever in children?
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What is a common manifestation of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the mouth and lips?
What is a common manifestation of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the mouth and lips?
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What is the prognosis for scarlet fever if treated with penicillin?
What is the prognosis for scarlet fever if treated with penicillin?
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What is the treatment for advanced gingivitis?
What is the treatment for advanced gingivitis?
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What may happen to a tooth if periodontitis is not treated?
What may happen to a tooth if periodontitis is not treated?
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What does oral and maxillofacial pathology refer to?
What does oral and maxillofacial pathology refer to?
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What is the specialty of oral and maxillofacial pathology concerned with?
What is the specialty of oral and maxillofacial pathology concerned with?
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What is the role of head and neck pathologists?
What is the role of head and neck pathologists?
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What is the key to any diagnosis in oral and maxillofacial pathology?
What is the key to any diagnosis in oral and maxillofacial pathology?
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What does a clinical investigation in oral and maxillofacial pathology include?
What does a clinical investigation in oral and maxillofacial pathology include?
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What is good practice in oral and maxillofacial pathology?
What is good practice in oral and maxillofacial pathology?
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What does the term head and neck pathology sometimes indicate?
What does the term head and neck pathology sometimes indicate?
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What is the mouth prone to?
What is the mouth prone to?
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What are the related structures to the mouth and jaws mentioned in the text?
What are the related structures to the mouth and jaws mentioned in the text?
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What is oral and maxillofacial pathology sometimes considered to be a specialty of?
What is oral and maxillofacial pathology sometimes considered to be a specialty of?
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Which type of biopsy involves the removal of the entire lesion or abnormal area?
Which type of biopsy involves the removal of the entire lesion or abnormal area?
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What is the most common congenital disorder affecting speech, swallowing, and social acceptance?
What is the most common congenital disorder affecting speech, swallowing, and social acceptance?
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What is the characteristic feature of macroglossia?
What is the characteristic feature of macroglossia?
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Which disorder is caused by a short, thick lingual frenulum, affecting tongue mobility?
Which disorder is caused by a short, thick lingual frenulum, affecting tongue mobility?
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What is the characteristic feature of Stafne defect?
What is the characteristic feature of Stafne defect?
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Which type of investigation is indicated when clinical presentation, past history, or imaging studies do not allow a definitive diagnosis?
Which type of investigation is indicated when clinical presentation, past history, or imaging studies do not allow a definitive diagnosis?
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What is the purpose of exfoliative cytology in diagnosing oral and maxillofacial pathology?
What is the purpose of exfoliative cytology in diagnosing oral and maxillofacial pathology?
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Which imaging technique is suitable for assessing bone structures in the oral and maxillofacial region?
Which imaging technique is suitable for assessing bone structures in the oral and maxillofacial region?
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What is the characteristic feature of torus mandibularis?
What is the characteristic feature of torus mandibularis?
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What is the outcome of abnormal ossification of the stylohyoid ligament in Eagle syndrome?
What is the outcome of abnormal ossification of the stylohyoid ligament in Eagle syndrome?
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Study Notes
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: Diagnosis and Diseases
- Differential diagnosis guides further investigations for oral and maxillofacial diseases
- Types of investigations include screening tests, imaging (radiographs, CBCT, CT, MRI, ultrasound), and histopathology (biopsy)
- Biopsy is indicated when clinical presentation, past history, or imaging studies do not allow a definitive diagnosis
- Biopsy involves removal of tissue sample for microscopic examination, often carried out under local anesthesia
- Types of biopsies used for diagnosing oral and maxillofacial pathology include excisional, incisional, and exfoliative cytology
- Diseases affecting oral and maxillofacial region involve various tissues with different outcomes
- Congenital disorders in this region include malocclusion, cleft lip and palate, macroglossia, ankyloglossia, Stafne defect, torus palatinus, torus mandibularis, and Eagle syndrome
- Cleft lip and palate is a common congenital disorder occurring in 1 in 500–1000 live births, affecting speech, swallowing, and social acceptance
- Macroglossia is characterized by tongue enlargement and can be hereditary or acquired, requiring surgical treatment in severe cases
- Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is caused by a short, thick lingual frenulum, affecting tongue mobility
- Stafne defect is a depression of the mandible, usually located on the lingual surface
- Torus palatinus and torus mandibularis are bony protrusions on the palate and mandible, respectively, with specific locations and characteristics; Eagle syndrome is characterized by abnormal ossification of the stylohyoid ligament, leading to pain due to pressure on the internal jugular vein
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Test your knowledge of oral and maxillofacial pathology with this quiz. Explore the differential diagnosis process, types of investigations, and various diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. Learn about congenital disorders such as cleft lip and palate, macroglossia, ankyloglossia, Stafne defect, torus palatinus, torus mandibularis, and Eagle syndrome.
