19 Questions
Which condition is associated with celiac disease, IBD, SLE, Behçet syndrome, and HIV infection?
Aphthous ulcers
What is the most common malignancy of the oral cavity?
Squamous cell carcinoma
Which condition is characterized by white patch and is a precursor lesion to oral cancer?
Leukoplakia
Which condition is characterized by stone formation in the ducts of major salivary glands and is associated with salivary stasis and trauma?
Sialolithiasis
What is the most common salivary gland tumor?
Pleomorphic adenoma
Which salivary gland tumor is more likely to be malignant?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What is the characteristic presentation of squamous cell carcinoma in the oral cavity?
Painless mass/swelling
What is the characteristic presentation of sialolithiasis?
Recurrent pre-/periprandial pain and swelling
What is the characteristic presentation of recurrent aphthous stomatitis?
Painful shallow ulcers
Which tumor is characterized by germinal centers and is typically found in people who smoke?
Warthin tumor
What is the most common malignant tumor described in the text?
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
What is the cause of 1° achalasia?
Idiopathic
Which infection can cause 2° achalasia?
Chagas disease
What is the primary symptom of achalasia?
Progressive dysphagia to solids and liquids
What are the manometry findings in achalasia?
Uncoordinated or absent peristalsis with increased LES resting pressure
What does a barium swallow show in achalasia?
Dilated esophagus with area of distal stenosis
What is the treatment for achalasia?
Surgery
Which neurons degenerate in achalasia?
Inhibitory neurons containing NO and VIP
What is the mnemonic for remembering Warthin tumor?
Warriors from Germany love smoking
Test your knowledge on oral pathologies including aphthous ulcers, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, and squamous cell carcinoma. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and associations of these common oral lesions.
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