An approach to the diagnosis and management of oral mucosal abnormalities. II. Evaluation of oral lesions with an intact surface.
Lesions of the oral mucosa which have an intact surface configuration are often without symptoms and rarely cause patient concern. This is especially true of lesions which have a relatively flat surface. The number of conditions which present in this fashion, of course, are great so only a few of these will be discussed in any detail. The importance of this type of lesion should not be underestimated, as they often represent an early stage of a condition which could cause problems if permitted to progress. These lesions can be conveniently separated into groups by the color variations noted during clinical examinations. White, red, blue, and brown lesions will be discussed.
D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010858:Pigmentation