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Recurrent oral erosions are most often secondary to herpes simplex virus or idiopathic aphthous stomatitis. A thorough review of systems and complete skin exam are the best tools to assure diagnostic accuracy, particularly in light of the fact that... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Most of these lesions are tumors, but because some are caused by other etiologies, it is well to use the mnemonic MINT to review the possibilities.
M—Malformations include dermoid cysts, ranula, Wharton duct cysts or stones,
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... Mouth lesions include ulcers (the most common type), cysts, firm nodules, hemorrhagic lesions, papules, vesicles, bullae, and erythematous lesions. They may occur anywhere on the lips, cheeks, hard and soft palate, salivary glands, tongue, gingivae, or mucous membranes. Many... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Primarily a disease of older adults, cancer is second only to cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the United States (more than 560,000 deaths annually). More than 67% of patients who die of cancer are older than age 65. The most common cancers in the United States are... What causes cancer? ... Immune response ... Diagnostic methods ... Staging and grading ... Five major therapies ... Maintaining nutrition and fluid balance ... If the patient can't eat ... Total parenteral nutrition ... Pain control critical ... The hospice approach ... Psychological aspects ... Pictures
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... Malignant spinal neoplasms may be any one of many tumor types similar to intracranial tumors; they involve the cord or its roots and, if untreated, can eventually cause paralysis. As primary tumors, they originate in the meningeal coverings, the parenchyma of the cord or its roots,... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Stomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa that may extend to the buccal mucosa, lips, and palate. It’s a common infection that may occur alone or as part of a systemic disease. There are two main types: acute herpetic stomatitis and aphthous stomatitis. Acute... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Pictures
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... Mouth lesions include ulcers (the most common type), cysts, firm nodules, hemorrhagic lesions, papules, vesicles, bullae, and erythematous lesions. They may occur anywhere on the lips, cheeks, hard and soft palate, salivary glands, tongue, gingivae, or mucous... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
Ulceration
❑ Aphthous ulcers
❑ Angular cheilitis
❑ Herpes simplex
❑... Clinical Findings
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... A common infection, stomatitis — inflammation of the oral mucosa — may extend to the buccal mucosa, lips, and palate. It may occur alone or as part of a systemic disease.
There are two main types: acute herpetic stomatitis and aphthous... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Pictures
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... Mouth lesions include ulcers (the most common type), cysts, firm nodules, hemorrhagic lesions, papules, vesicles, bullae, and erythematous lesions. They may occur anywhere on the lips, cheeks, hard and soft palate, salivary glands, tongue, gingivae, or mucous membranes.... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Mouth lesions include ulcers (the most common type), cysts, firm nodules, hemorrhagic lesions, papules, vesicles, bullae, and erythematous lesions. They may occur anywhere on the lips, cheeks, hard and soft palate, salivary glands, tongue, gingivae, or mucous membranes. Many are... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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Most of these lesions are tumors, but because some are caused by other
etiologies, it is well to use the mnemonic MINT to review the
possibilities.
M—Malformations include dermoid cysts, ranula, Wharton duct cysts
or stones, mucous
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... Author:
Anjali Subbaswamy, MD
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Live vaccines are composed of viral or bacterial strains that are deprived
of their pathogenicity but can still replicate in the organism into which it
is injected. These vaccines... Suggested Readings
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