Oral Lesions and Conditions Quiz

Oral Lesions

• Ulcers, cysts, abscesses, and areas of erosion occur below the mucosal surface.
• Blisters, pustules, hematomas, and plaques extend above the mucosal surface.
• Ecchymosis (bruising) is even with the mucosal surface.

Oral Conditions

• Leukoplakia appears as a white patch or area.
• Candidiasis is caused by a yeast-like fungal infection.
• Aphthous ulcer is another term for "canker sore."
• Cellulitis is characterized by severe pain and high fever due to inflammation.
• Glossitis is inflammation of the tongue.
• Geographic tongue is characterized by changes in the pattern on the tongue.
• Pernicious anemia occurs when the body cannot absorb vitamin B12.

Oral Cancers

• Leukemia is a cancer affecting blood-forming organs.
• Leukoplakia is a common precancerous lesion among smokeless tobacco users.
• Carcinoma is a malignant lesion in the epithelial tissue of the oral cavity.

Effects of Radiation Therapy

• Radiation caries are caused by lack of saliva.
• Xerostomia (dry mouth) refers to the lack of saliva.

Oral Conditions Associated with HIV/AIDS

• Hairy leukoplakia is frequently seen on the lateral border of the tongue in patients with HIV/AIDS.
• Kaposi's sarcoma presents as bluish, blackish, or reddish lesions on the skin or oral mucosa of patients with HIV/AIDS.

Oral Lesions

• Below mucosal surface: Ulcers, cysts, abscesses, and erosions
• Above mucosal surface: Blisters, pustules, hematomas, and plaques
• Even with mucosa: Ecchymosis (bruising)

Oral Conditions

• Leukoplakia: White patches or areas; can be precancerous, especially in smokeless tobacco users
• Candidiasis: Yeast-like fungal infection; commonly called thrush
• Aphthous Ulcer: Called a "canker sore"

Oral Inflammation

• Cellulitis: Inflammation causing severe pain and high fever
• Glossitis: Inflammation of the tongue
• Geographic Tongue: Changing patterns on the tongue; benign condition

Oral Disease

• Pernicious Anemia: Body does not absorb vitamin B12
• Leukemia: Cancer affecting blood-forming organs
• Carcinoma: Malignant lesion in epithelial tissue of oral cavity
• Radiation Caries: Tooth decay caused by lack of saliva
• Xerostomia: Dry mouth or lack of saliva
• Hairy Leukoplakia: Appears on lateral border of tongue, associated with HIV/AIDS
• Kaposi's Sarcoma: Bluish, blackish, or reddish lesions on skin or oral mucosa, opportunistic infection associated with HIV/AIDS

Test your knowledge on various oral lesions and conditions, including ulcers, leukoplakia, and candidiasis. This quiz covers the classification, symptoms, and potential cancers related to these oral issues. Understand the implications of radiation therapy on oral health as well.