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#Oral_Cancer_Redflags

Interesting nut😏Related to oral cancer

#Oral_Cancer_Riskfactors

#Oropharyngeal_Cancer_Riskfactors

#Oral_Cancer_Types

RACGP(Gp learning) recently added Oral cancer course to its content,which is related to our previous check(Oral Medicine).I share you here the good points I found helpful.You can also do it at your go learning and get 1-hour CPD point.😊We will read the new check (December 2023) this week.

Anthony, aged 49 years, presents with a swollen lower lip. He reports that he has not previously experienced lip swelling and that his current onset was gradual. This has now become cosmetically concerning to him. 1. What is the differential diagnosis for persistent lip swelling? 2. What are the oral manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? 3. What systemic features are suggestive of IBD? 4. What initial investigations should be undertaken? 5. What additional investigations would help clarify the diagnosis? 6. How should Anthony’s condition ultimately be managed? 7. What management of Anthony’s oral manifestations would you undertake? 8. What should you advise Anthony regarding his oral health? Are there any considerations before he has dental treatment undertaken? #Week27_Case6

#TMJ_Dysfunction_Redflags

Lisa, aged 31 years, has had a long history of leftsided temporomandibular joint (TMJ) clicking when she opens and closes her mouth. Her medical history is significant for anxiety and depression. Five days ago, she awoke with severe left-sided jaw pain and limited mouth opening. Attempts to chew food resulted in aggravation of her left-sided jaw pain. 1. What questions should you ask to screen Lisa for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), as opposed to other orofacial pains? 2. Given Lisa’s positive response to the screening questions, how will you conduct your comprehensive history to establish her diagnoses? What additional information may be pertinent? 3. Why is taking a psychosocial history important? 4. What are the steps for examination of the masticatory system? 5. Given Lisa’s history and examination, what diagnostic imaging is necessary to confirm the diagnosis? 6. Based on the history, examination and imaging, what is Lisa’s diagnosis, and what are the possible contributing factors? 7. What treatment would you prescribe for Lisa? 8. What other treatment options are available to Lisa? #Week27_Case5

#Dry_Mouth_Lubrication

#Dry_Mouth_Complications

#Salivary_Hypofunction_Associations

#Salivary_Gland_Swelling_Imaging

#Salivary_Gland_Swelling_Causes