Timothy Wong1, Tami Yap2, David Wiesenfeld3. 1. MBBS (Hons), BDSc (Hons), FRACDS (OMS), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Vic. 2. BDSc (Hons), DCD, PhD, FRACDS, FOMAA, Senior Lecturer, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Vic; Oral Medicine Consultant, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Vic. 3. MDSc (Melb), FDSRCPS (Glas) FRACDS (OMS), Director, Head and Neck Tumour Stream, Lead in H&N Research and Education, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Vic; Honorary Clinical Professor, The University of Melbourne, Vic.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Mucosal diseases of the oral cavity are relatively common, and patients often seek initial assessment from their general practitioner. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to provide an overview of common oral mucosal diseases to help with formulating a differential diagnosis and stratifying the urgency of referral. DISCUSSION: Pathological mucosal conditions of the oral cavity and jaws commonly present as a mucosal ulcer or a white, red or pigmented lesion. In this review, the authors outline the most common conditions organised according to their clinical presentation and describe their typical appearance and management.
BACKGROUND:Mucosal diseases of the oral cavity are relatively common, and patients often seek initial assessment from their general practitioner. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to provide an overview of common oral mucosal diseases to help with formulating a differential diagnosis and stratifying the urgency of referral. DISCUSSION: Pathological mucosal conditions of the oral cavity and jaws commonly present as a mucosal ulcer or a white, red or pigmented lesion. In this review, the authors outline the most common conditions organised according to their clinical presentation and describe their typical appearance and management.