NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral PathologyHairy tongue is characterized by the hypertrophy of filiform papillae on the tongue, leading to a dark, hairy appearance.
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Oral Pathology
Erythema multiforme - Steven-Johnson syndrome: Erythema
multiforme is a condition that can progress to Steven-Johnson syndrome
(SJS), which is a severe form of the disease characterized by extensive
mucosal involvement and skin detachment.
Recurrent aphthous ulcer - Behçet's syndrome: Behçet's
syndrome is an inflammatory condition that can present with recurrent oral
ulcers, including aphthous-like lesions, along with other systemic
manifestations.
Lichen planus - Grinspan's syndrome: Grinspan's
syndrome refers to a variant of lichen planus that is associated with
diabetes mellitus and can present with oral lesions.
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Oral Pathology A compound odontoma is a benign odontogenic tumor consisting of enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp arranged in recognizable tooth-like structures. Radiographically, it appears as multiple small, tooth-like radiopaque structures, unlike complex odontomas, which show as masses of calcified material.
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Oral PathologyQuantity of current can be increased by increasing milliamperage, time, and tube current.
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Oral PathologyWhite sponge nevus is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
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Oral PathologyA black line on the gingiva which follows the contour of the margin is due to mercury.
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Oral PathologyKoebner's phenomenon refers to the development of skin lesions at the site of trauma in individuals with certain skin conditions. It is most commonly associated with psoriasis, where new psoriatic plaques can form following skin injury or trauma.
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Oral PathologyRed fluorescent fluid is seen in porphyria.