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Soft Vocal Fold Nodules
Videostroboscopy montage of soft vocal fold nodules is shown. These lesion is related to prolonged voice overuse or abuse and resulted in hoarse voice.
Dappled Tongue
This photograph shows a mildly coated tongue with protrusion of the papillae through the coating. This is referred to as a "dappled tongue" and is a normal finding.
Median Rhomboid Glossitis
Median rhomboid glossitis has been considered a developmental abnormality for a number of years. Recent works suggests that this condition arises from a mild local candidal infection and that tongue clicking...
Normal Tonsils
The appearance of the normal palatine tonsils is extremely varied. The tonsils may appear to protrude so far that they almost meet in the midline or they may be buried in the oropharyngeal wall to such...
Gingivitis
Gingivitis or infection of the gums [gingiva] is common. In this photograph, marginal gingivitis is shown. The gingival papillae are slightly swollen and have a smooth, shiny red appearance. These areas...
Lichen Planus [non-erosive, buccal mucosa)
Lichen planus is a relatively common inflammatory disease of the oral mucous membranes, which may result either from local abnormalities of immune function or as a drug reaction. There is a wide range...
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Epulides [giant cell granuloma]
This red to purplish swelling on the lower gingiva was diagnosed as a peripheral giant cell granuloma by the demonstration of osteoclasts like giant cells on histological examination.
Exposed Tooth Roots
Poor dental hygiene and chronic gingivitis may cause significant erosion of the gingiva. The bone around the roots of this patient's lower teeth has resolved and as a result the roots are exposed. The...
Papilloma of the Lip
A benign squamous cell papilloma of the lip often has a characteristic warty appearance and is probably of viral origin.