Oral pathology

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Oral pathology is a domain of dentistry. In the context of anatomical pathology, it can be lumped with head and neck pathology.

Odontogenic tumours and cysts

Pigmented lesions of the oral cavity

A brief DDx of pigmented lesions:[1]

Smoker's melanosis

General

  • Benign.
  • Seen in ~20% of smokers.[1]
  • Presence of find (smoking) dose-dependent, i.e. longer heavier smokers are more likely to have it.

Gross

  • Typically labial gingvia or buccal mucosa.[1]

Microscopic

Features:

  • Basal melanosis.
  • +/-Melanin incontinence.

Image:

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kauzman, A.; Pavone, M.; Blanas, N.; Bradley, G. (Nov 2004). "Pigmented lesions of the oral cavity: review, differential diagnosis, and case presentations.". J Can Dent Assoc 70 (10): 682-3. PMID 15530266.