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Oral Lesion-Diag.

Terms used in preliminary diagnosis

TermDefinition
Nodule A palpable solid lesion up to 1 cm in diameter found in soft tissue/ it can occur above, level with, or beneath the skin surface
Palpation The evaluation of a lesion by feeling it with the fingers to determine the texture of the area
Erthema An abnormal redness of the mucosa or gingiva
Erythroplakia An oral mucosal lesion that appears as a smooth red patch or granular red and velvety patch
Leukoplakia White plaque-like lesion on the oral mucosa that cannot be rubbed off or diagnosed as a specific disease
Pallor Paleness of the skin or mucosal tissues
Corrugated Wrinkled
Fissure A cleft or groove, normal or otherwise, sowing prominent depth
Papillary Resembling small, nipple-shaped projectins or elevations found in clusters
Coalescence The process by which parts of a whole join together, or fuse, to make one. Seen radiographically
Multilocular Lesion that extends beyond the confines of one distinct area and is defined as many lobes or parts that are somewhat fused together. Seen radiographically
Multilocular radiolucency resembling soap bubbles. Seen radiographically
Diffuse Lesion with borders that are not well defined. Seen radiographically
Unilocular Having one compartment or unit that is well defined or outlined. Seen radiographically
Well circumscribed Lesion with borders that are specifically defined and in which the exact margins can be clearly seen
Differential diagnosis When the practitioner decides which test or procedure is required to rule out the conditions originally suspected and to establish the definitive or final diagnosis.
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