Head and Neck Ultrasound: Why Now?
This article provides an overview of ultrasound and the techniques for its use by otolaryngologists in diagnosing and treating neck masses and lesions. Head and neck ultrasound is extremely useful…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Vesiculobullous Eruptions of the Oral Cavity
The spectrum of vesiculobullous eruptions of the oral cavity is wide and rich, with different disease entities that encompass different etiologies, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment plans, and prognostic ends. Trying…
Common Oral Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Oral manifestations of systemic diseases are potential indicators of an array of conditions. Truly the oral cavity is a mirror that reflects and unravels many of the human body’s internal secrets….
Burning Mouth Syndrome and Secondary Oral Burning
Burning mouth syndrome is a complex disorder of unclear etiology that is most prevalent in perimenopausal women. It is often accompanied by dysguesia and subjective xerostomia. Recent evidence implicates both…
Diagnosis and Management of Oral Candidiasis
Oral candidiasis is the most common fungal infection in both the immunocompetent and the immunocompromised populations. This article reviews the clinical presentations of the different forms of oral candidiasis, as…
Early Detection of Premalignant Lesions and Oral Cancer
Cancers of the oral cavity account for approximately 3% of malignancies diagnosed annually in the United States. As with other upper aerodigestive tract cancers, 5-year survival rates for oral cavity cancers…
Oral Manifestations of Hematologic and Nutritional Diseases
Oral manifestations of hematologic and nutritional deficiencies can affect the mucous membranes, teeth, periodontal tissues, salivary glands, and perioral skin. This article reviews common oral manifestations of hematologic conditions starting…
White Lesions
Increased thickness of the epithelium imparts a white appearance to the oral mucosa by increasing the distance to the underlying blood vessels. Usually this thickening is a result of the…
Oral Lichen Planus
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic, immune-mediated condition commonly affecting middle-aged women. The cause of OLP remains obscure. Strict clinical and histologic criteria need to be met to arrive…
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is a common oral ulcerative disease, affecting 10% to 15% of the general US population. This article reviews the epidemiology and clinical presentations of recurrent aphthous stomatitis, including…
