Diseases of the oral mucosa.
The dermatologist is often called upon to evaluate diseases of the oral mucosa. He should be prepared to give expert advice based on sound knowledge of oral diseases. This may be aided by biopsy study if the principles and pitfalls of obtaining and interpreting a biopsy specimen are followed. These are discussed and examples are given to illustrate some of the more common and important problems that may be encountered.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology; D007971:Leukoplakia / Q000473:pathology; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000473:pathology; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000473:pathology