Oral Pathology Study Guide
What does a discrete, non-tender, soft tissue swelling Benign tumor
generally indicate?
What are the common causes of hairy tongue? Antibiotic
Corticosteroid
Hydrogen Peroxide
Most commonly in heavy smokers, poor OH, hypo salivation, radiotherapy,
fungal/bacterial overgrowth, some medications
What oral characteristic is seen with hyperplastic foliate Lingual tonsil hyerplasia
papilla?
Hyperplastic lingual tonsils may resemble Squamous cell carcinoma
What is a manifestation of Vitamin B deficiency in the Loss of filiform papilla
oral cavity?
What causes bilateral and unilateral swelling of the Bilateral swelling caused by infection. Unilateral caused by sialoliths or
parotid? obstruction
Whitish-yellow cysts appearing that form on gums and Epstein pearl
roof of a newborn baby is most likely
What can be detected by transillumination of soft Sialolithiasis
tissues in a child on the floor of the mouth?
, Oral Pathology Study Guide
Neonate with numerous nodules on alveolar ridge is Bohn's nodule
most likely presenting with what type of lesion?
Keratin-filled cysts of salivary gland origin, on junction of hard/soft palate +
buccal/lingual of dental ridges, away from midline
What is the Hutchison's triad? - Hutchinson's teeth
- Intersitial keratitis
- 8th nerve deafness
A clinical presentation of rash on cheeks, ulcers, and Lupus
kidneys is most likely what syndrome?
*Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system
becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue.
Which gender is commonly affected by Systemic Lupus Women are 10x more likely to get systemic lupus erythematous. It presents as
erythematous? malarkey rash, kidney problems 50% of time and lead to organ failure.
Pericarditis is a frequent complication
What is the most infectious stage(s) of syphilis? Primary and secondary
Note: In secondary syphilis, the bacteria have spread in the bloodstream and
reached their highest number
Which skin condition presents with endocarditis and Lupus
glomerulonephritis?
What is the most likely dental origin of Cavernous sinus Anterior maxillary teeth
infection?
, Oral Pathology Study Guide
What is the most likely to cause cavernous sinus Soft tissue abscess in upper lip
thrombosis originating from the upper lip?
*Veins of the face do not have valves
What is the first sign/symptom of cavernous sinus Headache
thrombosis?
Most common initial symptom is a headache. It develops as sharp pain located
behind or around the eyes that steadily gets worse over time. Symptoms often
start with 5-10 days of developing an infection in the face or skill, such as
sinusitis or a boil
Which infection site is most likely to enter the Anterior triangle of the face
cavernous sinus?
Which 3 spaces are involved/associated with Ludwig's Sublingual, Submandibular, Submental
angina?
Note: Ludwig's Angina is a serious bilateral cellulitis (CT infection) of the floor of
the mouth, usually occurring in adults with concomitant dental infections & if
left untreated, may obstruct the airways, necessitating tracheotomy.
A patient with bilateral submandibular infection and Ludwig Angina
elevated infected tongue is most likely presenting with
what type of bacterial infection?
What is the main danger in Ludwig's Angina? Closing of the airway
What is a complication that you need to worry about Edema of the glottis
with Ludwig's Angina?
What space do mandibular 2nd molar infection Submandibular space
commonly spread to?
What space is a mandibular buccal surface of the Submandibular space
premolars infection most likely to spread to?
While extracting a mandibular 3rd molar and the distal Submandibular space
root disappears, which space is it most likely to be
found in?
, Oral Pathology Study Guide
Which muscle separates two potential infection spaces Buccinator
from a maxillary 2nd molar?
If you have an infection in the lateral pharyngeal space, Medial pterygoid
what muscle is involved?
Inferior alveolar nerve tract infection involves what Pterygomandibular space
space?
What bacterial infection is strawberry tongue most Scarlet fever
likely seen in?
Note: bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus. It begins with a
fever & sore throat. Sometimes, chills, vomiting, & abdominal pain. The tongue
may have a whitish coating, appears swollen, and have "strawberry"-like (red &
bumpy) appearance. The throat and tonsils may be very sore, and swallowing
may be painful.
What is the most probable reason for Turner Tooth? Trauma when young
Note: Turner's hypoplasia is abnormality found in teeth & presents as a portion
of missing or diminished enamel on permanent teeth. Most likely
occurs when developing permanent tooth is damaged by periapical infection
in overlying deciduous tooth, leading to enamel defect.
What three things most likely to result in Turners Syphillis, trauma during delivery, trauma during pregnancy
incisors?
Patient presenting with a recurring ulcer at the Aphthous ulcer
mucolabial fold is most likely presenting with?
Note: Aphthous ulcers in non-keratinized tissue – herpes in keratinized tissue.
Aphthous stomatitis is recurrent ulceration that are almost always painful. It
occurs on freely movable mucosa that does not overlay bone. - Aphthous can
be differentiated since it usually does not occur over bone, doesn’t form
vesicles, and isn’t accompanied by fever or gingivitis.
Patient presenting with occasional sores on mucolabial Minor Aphthous
fold on mandibular arch that is healed without scarring
after a week or so is most likely presenting with?
An ulcer that heals with scar tissue is most likely? Major Aphthous
What does a chancre due to Syphillis most likely Aphthous Ulcer
resemble?
What does a discrete, non-tender, soft tissue swelling Benign tumor
generally indicate?
What are the common causes of hairy tongue? Antibiotic
Corticosteroid
Hydrogen Peroxide
Most commonly in heavy smokers, poor OH, hypo salivation, radiotherapy,
fungal/bacterial overgrowth, some medications
What oral characteristic is seen with hyperplastic foliate Lingual tonsil hyerplasia
papilla?
Hyperplastic lingual tonsils may resemble Squamous cell carcinoma
What is a manifestation of Vitamin B deficiency in the Loss of filiform papilla
oral cavity?
What causes bilateral and unilateral swelling of the Bilateral swelling caused by infection. Unilateral caused by sialoliths or
parotid? obstruction
Whitish-yellow cysts appearing that form on gums and Epstein pearl
roof of a newborn baby is most likely
What can be detected by transillumination of soft Sialolithiasis
tissues in a child on the floor of the mouth?
, Oral Pathology Study Guide
Neonate with numerous nodules on alveolar ridge is Bohn's nodule
most likely presenting with what type of lesion?
Keratin-filled cysts of salivary gland origin, on junction of hard/soft palate +
buccal/lingual of dental ridges, away from midline
What is the Hutchison's triad? - Hutchinson's teeth
- Intersitial keratitis
- 8th nerve deafness
A clinical presentation of rash on cheeks, ulcers, and Lupus
kidneys is most likely what syndrome?
*Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system
becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue.
Which gender is commonly affected by Systemic Lupus Women are 10x more likely to get systemic lupus erythematous. It presents as
erythematous? malarkey rash, kidney problems 50% of time and lead to organ failure.
Pericarditis is a frequent complication
What is the most infectious stage(s) of syphilis? Primary and secondary
Note: In secondary syphilis, the bacteria have spread in the bloodstream and
reached their highest number
Which skin condition presents with endocarditis and Lupus
glomerulonephritis?
What is the most likely dental origin of Cavernous sinus Anterior maxillary teeth
infection?
, Oral Pathology Study Guide
What is the most likely to cause cavernous sinus Soft tissue abscess in upper lip
thrombosis originating from the upper lip?
*Veins of the face do not have valves
What is the first sign/symptom of cavernous sinus Headache
thrombosis?
Most common initial symptom is a headache. It develops as sharp pain located
behind or around the eyes that steadily gets worse over time. Symptoms often
start with 5-10 days of developing an infection in the face or skill, such as
sinusitis or a boil
Which infection site is most likely to enter the Anterior triangle of the face
cavernous sinus?
Which 3 spaces are involved/associated with Ludwig's Sublingual, Submandibular, Submental
angina?
Note: Ludwig's Angina is a serious bilateral cellulitis (CT infection) of the floor of
the mouth, usually occurring in adults with concomitant dental infections & if
left untreated, may obstruct the airways, necessitating tracheotomy.
A patient with bilateral submandibular infection and Ludwig Angina
elevated infected tongue is most likely presenting with
what type of bacterial infection?
What is the main danger in Ludwig's Angina? Closing of the airway
What is a complication that you need to worry about Edema of the glottis
with Ludwig's Angina?
What space do mandibular 2nd molar infection Submandibular space
commonly spread to?
What space is a mandibular buccal surface of the Submandibular space
premolars infection most likely to spread to?
While extracting a mandibular 3rd molar and the distal Submandibular space
root disappears, which space is it most likely to be
found in?
, Oral Pathology Study Guide
Which muscle separates two potential infection spaces Buccinator
from a maxillary 2nd molar?
If you have an infection in the lateral pharyngeal space, Medial pterygoid
what muscle is involved?
Inferior alveolar nerve tract infection involves what Pterygomandibular space
space?
What bacterial infection is strawberry tongue most Scarlet fever
likely seen in?
Note: bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus. It begins with a
fever & sore throat. Sometimes, chills, vomiting, & abdominal pain. The tongue
may have a whitish coating, appears swollen, and have "strawberry"-like (red &
bumpy) appearance. The throat and tonsils may be very sore, and swallowing
may be painful.
What is the most probable reason for Turner Tooth? Trauma when young
Note: Turner's hypoplasia is abnormality found in teeth & presents as a portion
of missing or diminished enamel on permanent teeth. Most likely
occurs when developing permanent tooth is damaged by periapical infection
in overlying deciduous tooth, leading to enamel defect.
What three things most likely to result in Turners Syphillis, trauma during delivery, trauma during pregnancy
incisors?
Patient presenting with a recurring ulcer at the Aphthous ulcer
mucolabial fold is most likely presenting with?
Note: Aphthous ulcers in non-keratinized tissue – herpes in keratinized tissue.
Aphthous stomatitis is recurrent ulceration that are almost always painful. It
occurs on freely movable mucosa that does not overlay bone. - Aphthous can
be differentiated since it usually does not occur over bone, doesn’t form
vesicles, and isn’t accompanied by fever or gingivitis.
Patient presenting with occasional sores on mucolabial Minor Aphthous
fold on mandibular arch that is healed without scarring
after a week or so is most likely presenting with?
An ulcer that heals with scar tissue is most likely? Major Aphthous
What does a chancre due to Syphillis most likely Aphthous Ulcer
resemble?
