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The World Health Organization classifies oral precancerous/potentially malignant disorders into 2 general groups, as follows:
- A precancerous lesion is "a morphologically altered tissue in which oral cancer is more likely to occur than its apparently normal counterpart." These precancerous lesions include leukoplakia, erythroplakia, and the palatal lesions of reverse smokers.
- A precancerous condition is "a generalized state associated with significantly increased risk of cancer." The precancerous conditions include submucous fibrosis, lichen planus, epidermolysis bullosa, and discoid lupus erythematous.
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What is the difference between erythroleukoplakia and erythroplakia?
erythroplakia is a RED lesion that cannot be wiped away. erythroleukoplakia is a RED and WHITE speckled lesion that cannot be wiped away. in general, a red lesion has a worse prognosis than a white lesion. always perform a biopsy.
What is the difference between a pustule and a vesicle -?
vesicle is a raised skin lesion that contain serous fluid. this serous fluid may contain traces of blood or pus. while pustules are raised skin lesion that contain only pus.
How is South American blastomycosis diagnosed?
can diagnose the condition by microscopic examination of a smear prepared from a lesion or sputum (spit). Biopsy specimens may also reveal the infection. While blood tests are helpful, they can't determine the difference between past and active infection.
What is intraepithelial lesion?
A intraepithelial lesion is a medical term used to describe abnormal growth of the epithelial cells. These are located on the surface of the cervix and this condition can lead to cervical cancer.
What is Brown-Sequard syndrome?
It is a rare condition caused by an incomplete lesion of the spinal cord
What is partial spinal sensory syndrome?
It is a rare condition caused by an incomplete lesion of the spinal cord
What is the different between petechiae and ecchymoses?
Ecchymosis is referred to as a LARGE lesion; while, petechiae is referred to as a SMALL lesion. A lesion is a abnormal change in the structure of a organ or part due to an injury or disease.
What is the difference between a primary lesion and a secondary lesion?
A primary lesion occurs as a result of a spontaneous manifestation of a pathological process - includes macules, papules, nodules, tumours, plaque, vesicles, bullae, pustules, wheals, burrows and telangiectasiaA secondary lesion occurs as a result of the evolution of a disease, or from external trauma - they may evolve from primary lesions - includes scales, crust, atrophy, lichenification, erosion, excoriation, fissure, ulceration, scars, eschars, keloidsIf it is hard to distinguish just think that if you don't look after a disease, or skin condition correctly then secondary skin problems can occur - just like how if you don't apply moisture to sunburn it can blister and peel
What is the different between primary and secondary lesions?
primary lesion is a macule, papule, pustlie, vesicle secondary lesion is a ulcer, crust, scar, skin atrophy, excoriation
What is the difference between a pustule and a vesicle?
A pustule is a raised lesion filled with pus, which is usually a sign of infection or inflammation. A vesicle is a small, fluid-filled blister that can result from various causes such as burns, allergic reactions, or viral infections.
Which lesion in a coronary artery do physicians normally consider higher risk proximal lesion or distal lesion?
Proximal lesion
What is the difference between a mouth ulcer and a canker sore?
A mouth ulcer is a general term for any sore or lesion in the mouth, while a canker sore specifically refers to a type of mouth ulcer that is not caused by a virus.
