Re: Two different conditions

[Guest guest]

Hi Alena,

Do u have the case history for these pics? It's very hard to form a differential

based on the pictures alone.. The second one could be candidiasis/ leukoplakia..

The site has a propensity for potentially cancerous lesions.. Urgent referral

and biopsy is must..

Can't make out the first one.. an incomplete cleft may be?? Are there any other

details available?

Kind Regards,

Smriti

Sent from my iPod

[Guest guest]

Hi SmritiYes,it really can be everything,so it is better I will tell what it is all about.The second condition is Denture stomatitis.Squamous Papilloma

What is a Squamous Papilloma?Squamous papillomas (SP) are common warty growths found in the mouth

(they account for 3 - 4% of all biopsied oral soft tissue lesions).SP’s of the mouth occurs at all ages of life but is usually diagnosed in persons between 30 - 50 years of age.There is no gender predilection and any surface of the mouth may be affected (most commonly though on the tongue, lips or cheek surfaces).What is the Cause of Squamous Papilloma?Many are thought to be due to

viral infection of the skin by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a commonly occurring virus that is also responsible for the common wart (Verruca Vulgaris).While all HPV lesions are infective, the SP appears to have an extremely low virulence and infectivity rate; it does not seem to be contagious.What are the signs and

symptoms?Typical presentation of the SP is of painless, solitary or multiple nodules measuring between 0.5cm to 3cm.It is usually white but sometimes pink and has long or short surface projections with rounded or pointed ends. It often is on a stalk and only one lesion is usually found. Once present, it remains indefinitely.

Photo of Squamous Papilloma on left tongue ventrum

How is it treated?The SP is treated effectively by simple surgical excision or scraping (curettage) of the base of the

SP and a small area of the surrounding normal tissue.Alternative treatments include cryotherapy and topical application of keratinolytic agents (usually containing salicylic

acid and lactic acid).Recurrence is seen in a small proportion of treated cases. ModeratorAlenaOzievaFrom: "doc_smriti@..." <doc_smriti@...>" " < >Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 12:17 PMSubject: Re: Two different conditions

Hi Alena,

Do u have the case history for these pics? It's very hard to form a differential based on the pictures alone.. The second one could be candidiasis/ leukoplakia.. The site has a propensity for potentially cancerous lesions.. Urgent referral and biopsy is must..

Can't make out the first one.. an incomplete cleft may be?? Are there any other details available?

Kind Regards,

Smriti

Sent from my iPod