This course will focus on ulcerative lesions and soft tissue growths. Clinical cases will launch a discussion of how to differentiate oral ulcers that may be infectious, traumatic or malignant. Soft tissue lumps and bumps are common in our world, and it is important to differentiate between reactive, tumorous and infectious conditions. You’ll learn clinical tidbits on how to distinguish these oral conditions and pearls to manage your patients. A myriad of topics and cutting-edge information will be discussed, such as: What is that thing and how do I treat it? What caused this and how do I prevent it? And, if it hurts, what will make it feel better?
Learning Objectives:
Understand the differential diagnosis process.
Distinguish between ulcers of viral, developmental and autoimmune origins versus cancerous origin.
Generate appropriate treatment options, including pharmacologic management.
Evaluate oral lumps and bumps on the oral, head and neck regions.
Understand the etiology of exophytic oral lesions.
Choose whether a condition needs to be monitored, biopsied or referred.