The oral mucosa lines the oral cavity as a protective layer. Different diseases and chronic stimuli can lead to changes in the oral mucosa. What is the oral mucosa? The oral mucosa is the mucosal layer (tunica mucosa) that lines the oral cavity (cavum oris) and consists of a multilayered, partially keratinized squamous epithelium. Depending … Oral Mucosa: Structure, Function & Diseases
Leukoplakia (also: leukokeratosis, white callosity) is a disease in which the cornea of the mucous membranes (especially in the oral area) is thickened and therefore white, unwipeable streaks form in these areas. The risk of such a skin change developing into a malignant skin tumor (squamous cell carcinoma) is increased compared to normal (mucous) skin. … Leukoplakia
What is an oral mucosa change? Oral mucosa changes are pathological changes of the mucosa in the area of the tongue, cheek, palate or jaw ridge. It can be roughness, elevation, hardening or thickening. Changes in color towards red or white are also possible. The changed areas can form blisters, become sore or form nodules. … Oral mucosa changes
Squamous cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma refers to malignant tumors of the skin and mucous membrane and is the second most common type of tumor of skin cells. In the oral cavity, it mainly affects the cheek mucous membrane, tongue or throat. The disease develops on severely damaged skin areas or chronic wounds. Causes can … Squamous cell carcinoma | Oral mucosa changes
Mouth Thrush Mouth thrush is a fungal disease caused by the pathogen Candida Albicans, which spreads mainly in the area of the mouth and throat. The characteristic symptom is a whitish, wipeable coating on a reddened oral mucosa. Sometimes only reddened areas of the tongue appear. Other symptoms are a feeling of dryness in the … Mouth Thrush | Oral mucosa changes
Herpes infection Herpes infection is a widespread viral infection that lasts a lifetime and always spreads when the immune system is weakened. The disease is highly infectious and spreads through direct contact with other people, for example when kissing or playing together in kindergarten. Known symptoms include itching and tingling of the affected skin areas, … Herpes infection | Oral mucosa changes
Leukoplakia is a disease of the mucous membranes that is rarely encountered in Germany and manifests symptomatically by means of atypical white, nonwipeable changes in the affected cell tissue. Because of the high risk of degeneration, leukoplakia should be diagnosed and treated early. What is leukoplakia? Leukoplakia (also known as white callus disease) refers to … Leukoplakia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
