Vesiculobullous Eruptions of the Oral Cavity

Apr 1, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on 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…

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Diagnosis and Management of Oral Candidiasis

Apr 1, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on 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…

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White Lesions

Apr 1, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on 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…

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Oral Lichen Planus

Apr 1, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on 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…

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Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

Apr 1, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on 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…

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Oral Infections and Antibiotic Therapy

Apr 1, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Oral Infections and Antibiotic Therapy

Oral infections commonly originate from an odontogenic source in adults and from tonsil and lymphatic sources in children. Odontogenic infections arise from advanced dental caries or periodontal disease. Oral trauma,…

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