Chapter
Chapter 2 Soft Tissue Head and Neck Pathology Description and Documentation
Anatomical Site of Lesions
Methodology for Documenting an Extraoral or Intraoral Soft Tissue Lesion
Section II Diagnosis and Management
Chapter 3 Common Oral Soft Tissue Lesions
Blue and/or Purple Lesions
Brown, Gray, and/or Black Lesions
Acute Ulcerations (Erosions) and Vesicles
Chronic Ulcers (Erosions) and Vesicles
Chapter 4 Differential Diagnosis of Common Oral Soft Tissue Lesions
Diagnostic Tips and Pitfalls
Chapter 5 Guidelines for Observation and/or Referral of Patients’ Lesions
Nonbiopsied Lesion with Low Index of Suspicion
Biopsied Lesion Monitoring
Continued Monitoring of Biopsied Leukoplakias and Erythroplakias
Possible Future Adjuncts for Monitoring of Biopsied Leukoplakias and Erythroplakias
Chapter 6 The Art and Science of Biopsy and Cytology
Oral Mucosal Cytology Indications and Contraindications
Cytology Technique Tips and Pitfalls
Biopsy Indication and Contraindications
Scalpel Biopsy Dos and Don’ts
Punch Biopsy Dos and Don’ts
Section III Clinicopathologic Exercises
Chapter 7 Sample Patient Histories and Discussion
Red, Red-and-White, and Purpuric Lesions
Chronic Vesiculoerosive and Ulcerative Lesions
ANSWERS TO CASE STUDY QUESTIONS
Appendix A Glossary of Descriptive Terminology
Appendix B Formulary of Over‐the‐Counter and Prescription Medications Based on Disease Classification: Common Errors of Prescription Writing
Antihistamine and Palliative Coating Agents
Topical Anesthetics and Chemical Cauterizers
Immunosuppressives: Steroids and Alternatives, Occlusive Dressings
Miscellaneous Over-the-Counter
Prescription Writing Requirements and Safe Writing Practices
Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions
The ADA Practical Guide to Soft Tissue Oral Disease
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