Chapter 1: Introduction to Oral Mucosal Diseases
- Overview of Oral Mucosal Diseases
- Importance of Clinical Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Approach and Investigative Methods
- Basic Principles of Treatment
Chapter 2: Case 1 – Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (Canker Sores)
- Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
- Etiology and Risk Factors
- Management and Treatment Options
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 3: Case 2 – Oral Lichen Planus
- Clinical Features and Classification
- Diagnosis and Histopathological Examination
- Treatment Modalities
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 4: Case 3 – Oral Leukoplakia
- Definition and Clinical Manifestations
- Etiology and Risk Factors
- Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 5: Case 4 – Oral Candidiasis (Thrush)
- Clinical Presentation in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Patients
- Diagnostic Methods and Laboratory Investigations
- Treatment and Management Strategies
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 6: Case 5 – Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Pathophysiology and Clinical Features
- Diagnosis through Biopsy and Immunofluorescence
- Treatment Options and Long-term Management
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 7: Case 6 – Oral Pemphigoid
- Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
- Pathogenesis and Immunopathology
- Therapeutic Approaches
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 8: Case 7 – Burning Mouth Syndrome
- Symptoms and Psychological Factors
- Differential Diagnosis and Investigations
- Treatment Modalities and Patient Management
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 9: Case 8 – Oral Submucous Fibrosis
- Clinical Presentation and Epidemiology
- Diagnosis and Histopathology
- Treatment Challenges and Management
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 10: Case 9 – Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Mucosa
- Clinical Features and Staging
- Diagnostic Techniques and Radiographic Imaging
- Management of Malignant Lesions
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 11: Case 10 – Erythema Multiforme
- Pathogenesis and Clinical Features
- Differential Diagnosis and Investigations
- Management and Follow-up
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 12: Case 11 – Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
- Clinical Features of Primary and Recurrent Infections
- Diagnostic Approaches and Laboratory Tests
- Treatment and Prevention Strategies
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 13: Case 12 – Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Oral Manifestations
- Clinical Manifestations in the Oral Cavity
- Diagnostic Criteria and Laboratory Findings
- Management of Oral Lesions in Lupus
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 14: Case 13 – Behçet’s Disease and Oral Mucosal Involvement
- Clinical Features and Diagnosis
- Oral Ulcerations and Systemic Involvement
- Treatment and Long-Term Management
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 15: Case 14 – Oral Diseases in HIV/AIDS Patients
- Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection
- Diagnosis and Management of Oral Lesions
- Therapeutic Strategies for Immunocompromised Patients
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 16: Case 15 – Torsion of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and Oral Mucosa
- TMJ Disorders and Oral Manifestations
- Diagnostic Approaches for TMJ-related Oral Symptoms
- Treatment Modalities
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 17: Case 16 – Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) and Mucosal Changes
- Etiology and Risk Factors
- Clinical Diagnosis and Investigations
- Treatment Approaches and Symptom Management
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 18: Case 17 – Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
- Clinical Presentation and Differential Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Testing and Histology
- Treatment and Prognosis
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 19: Case 18 – Oral Melanoma
- Clinical Features and Staging
- Diagnostic Workup and Imaging
- Treatment Protocols and Outcomes
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
Chapter 20: Case 19 – Oral Lesions in Pregnancy (Pyogenic Granuloma, Pregnancy Gingivitis)
- Clinical Management of Pregnancy-Related Oral Lesions
- Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
- Case Discussion and Learning Points
References
Index
This is a comprehensive approach, where each case focuses on a specific oral mucosal disease, detailing clinical features, diagnostic methods, and management strategies. The “Case Discussion and Learning Points” section provides insights into how these conditions are approached in clinical practice, enhancing the educational value for students and professionals in the field.
