Oral Medicine & White Blood Cell Disorders
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Which of these are types of granulocytes? (Select all that apply)

  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • Basophils (correct)
  • Monocytes
  • Eosinophils (correct)
  • Lymphocytes

Which type of white blood cell disorder affects the quantity of cells?

  • Qualitative disorder
  • Quantitative disorder (correct)

What is the name of the disorder characterized by the absence of neutrophils in peripheral circulation?

Agranulocytosis

Agranulocytosis is always caused by drugs or irradiation.

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What is the name of the disorder characterized by periodic decreases in circulating neutrophils, occurring every 3-4 weeks?

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Cyclic neutropenia is more common in adults than infants.

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What is the name of the disorder characterized by the presence of immature cells in the peripheral circulation and bone marrow?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the development of leukemia?

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Chronic leukemia is generally more severe and aggressive than acute leukemia.

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What are the main problems associated with dental management in patients with acute leukemia? (Select all that apply)

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It is generally safe to perform routine surgical procedures on patients with chronic leukemia.

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What is the name of the type of cancer that originates in the lymph nodes and can affect any part of the body?

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Which type of lymphoma is associated with Reed-Sternberg cells?

<p>Hodgkin's lymphoma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is generally more aggressive than Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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What is the name of the type of oral lesion that is commonly seen in patients with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is often associated with telangiectatic blood vessels?

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What is the name of the disorder that is characterized by a disseminated plasma cell neoplasm in the bone marrow, producing abnormal monoclonal immunoglobulin?

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The Bence-Jones protein is a specific marker for multiple myeloma.

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What is the name of the condition where a patient presents with a high fever, chills, fatigue, and a sore throat? The infection also commonly affects the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, and skin.

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What are the key features of oral ulcerations in agranulocytosis? (Select all that apply)

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Oral ulcerations in agranulocytosis are always accompanied by a prominent inflammatory halo around the margins of the ulcers.

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What is a key finding in the complete blood count (CBC) of a patient with agranulocytosis?

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Dental surgery can be safely performed on patients with agranulocytosis.

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What are the important aspects of managing a patient with agranulocytosis? (Select all that apply)

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What is the name of the infectious disease that is often referred to as the "kissing disease"?

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What are the characteristic symptoms of infectious mononucleosis? (Select all that apply)

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The heterophil antibody test is used to diagnose infectious mononucleosis.

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What is the common treatment for infectious mononucleosis? (Select all that apply)

<p>Antipyretics for fever reduction (A), Analgesics for pain relief (B), Bed rest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the malignant tumor that arises from plasma cells in the bone marrow?

<p>Multiple myeloma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Multiple myeloma primarily affects older adults.

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What are the hallmark clinical features of Multiple myeloma? (Select all that apply)

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The Bence-Jones protein is a specific marker for multiple myeloma and can be detected only in blood.

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

What are the key diagnostic features of multiple myeloma? (Select all that apply)

<p>Abnormal plasma cell morphology in peripheral blood smears (B), Radiographic evidence of bone lesions (C), Elevated serum protein electrophoresis with a monoclonal band (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for multiple myeloma.

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Agranulocytosis

Disorder characterized by an absence of neutrophils in the peripheral blood.

Idiopathic Agranulocytosis

Causes of Agranulocytosis, which can occur without any identifiable reason.

Secondary Agranulocytosis

Causes of Agranulocytosis triggered by external factors like medications or radiation.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell with granules in its cytoplasm, responsible for fighting bacterial infections.

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Eosinophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a role in allergic reactions and fighting parasites.

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Basophils

A type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and inflammation.

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Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell responsible for adaptive immune responses.

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Monocytes

A type of white blood cell that engulf and destroy pathogens.

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Neutropenia

A condition characterized by a decrease in the number of neutrophils in the blood, often caused by drug reactions or infections.

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Cyclic neutropenia

A disorder characterized by cyclical fluctuations in the number of neutrophils.

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Multiple Myeloma

A type of cancer affecting plasma cells.

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Leukemia

A cancer of blood-forming cells, often affecting white blood cells.

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Infectious mononucleosis

An infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), commonly characterized by swollen lymph nodes and fatigue.

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Quantitative blood disorders

Disorders affecting the number of white blood cells.

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Qualitative blood disorders

Disorders affecting the function of white blood cells.

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Fever

A common symptom of Agranulocytosis, characterized by a high body temperature.

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Chills

A common symptom of Agranulocytosis, characterized by a feeling of shivering.

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Fatigue

A common symptom of Agranulocytosis, characterized by a lack of energy.

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Sore throat

A common symptom of Agranulocytosis, characterized by pain and discomfort in the throat.

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Oral ulcerations

Lesions in the mouth, often seen in Agranulocytosis.

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Secondary fusospirochetal infection

A secondary infection caused by Fusobacterium and spirochetes, often found in Agranulocytosis.

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Regional lymphadenopathy

Swollen lymph nodes, a common symptom of Agranulocytosis.

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Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A blood test that measures the number of different types of blood cells, including white blood cells.

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Study Notes

Oral Medicine, Diagnosis & Periodontology I

  • Students are responsible for all lecture and section material, even if not in handouts
  • Textbook: Burket's Oral Medicine 12th edition

White Blood Cell Disorders

  • White blood cells are categorized into granular and non-granular cells
  • Granular cells include neutrophils (70%), eosinophils, and basophils
  • Non-granular cells include lymphocytes (B & T) and monocytes

Quantitative Disorders

  • Agranulocytosis: Absence of granulocytes
  • Cyclic neutropenia: periodic decrease in circulating neutrophils

Qualitative Disorders

  • Multiple myeloma
  • Leukemia
  • Infectious mononucleosis

Agranulocytosis

  • Characterized by the near-total absence of granulocytes in the peripheral blood.
  • A severe decrease in neutrophils.

Cyclic Neutropenia

  • Characterized by periodic or cyclic decreases in the number of circulating neutrophils.
  • Neutropenic episodes occur every 3-4 weeks and last for 3-5 days.

Infectious Mononucleosis (glandular fever)

  • Etiology: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
  • Spread by direct close oral contact
  • EBV is found in saliva during and after infection
  • Clinical features include fever, headache, malaise, sore throat with exudates, swollen lymph nodes, and splenomegaly
  • Oropharyngeal features include sore throat with exudate in tonsils, petechiae at the junction of hard and soft palate, and pharyngeal edema affecting the airway.
  • Laboratory tests include lymphocytosis (10%, atypical lymphocytes), heterophil antibodies (detected by Paul Bunnel test or Monospot test), and EBV antibodies.
  • Management includes symptomatic treatment with bed rest, analgesics, antipyretics, and sometimes systemic corticosteroids for severe laryngeal edema, and antibiotics for infection.

Multiple Myeloma

  • Etiology: Disseminated plasma cell neoplasm in the bone marrow that produces abnormal monoclonal immunoglobulins (mostly IgG, occasionally IgA).
  • Clinical features include age (middle age and elderly), pain in jaw or teeth due to bone destruction, and increased susceptibility to infection.
  • Laboratory features often include normochromic, normocytic anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia.
  • Diagnosis includes history, clinical examination, protein electrophoresis (detecting monoclonal bands in serum and urine), bone marrow biopsy, and X-rays showing generalized osteoporosis or punched-out osteolytic lesions.
  • Management includes chemotherapy.

Leukemia

  • Definition: Neoplastic proliferation of white blood cells (WBCs) characterized by the presence of immature cells in the peripheral circulation and bone marrow.
  • Classification: Based on the type of cells affected and the number of leukemic cells in circulation.
  • Clinical features can include fever, night sweats, weight loss, bleeding easily, and pain in the bones.
  • Oral manifestations include pallor of the oral mucosa/tongue coating, bleeding, infections and ulcers.
  • Dental management includes receiving only palliative emergency dental treatment, and avoiding surgery unless in emergencies, where platelet count, bleeding time, APTT, PT should be considered prior to carrying out surgical procedures.
  • Chemotherapy is one possible treatment for leukemia.

Lymphomas

  • Definition: Group of solid malignant tumors originating in lymph nodes, any part of the body.

  • Classification: Hodgkin's lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL).

  • Features specific to lymphomas differentiate the subtype of lymphoma and help with accurate diagnosis.

  • Hodgkin's lymphoma affects T cells; Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma affects B or T cells.

  • Dental management for chronic leukemia includes performing operative procedures with strict asepsis and atraumatically.

  • Using aspirin should be avoided.

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This quiz covers key concepts from Oral Medicine, focusing on white blood cell disorders such as agranulocytosis, cyclic neutropenia, and their qualitative disorders. It is essential for students to grasp the material from Burket's Oral Medicine and understand the classification and implications of these conditions.

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