Seit drei wochen habe ich eine Schwellung am Gaumen

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• TEASER Summary: 2
• MAIN Summary: 1

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• TEASER Summary:
  • The TEASER Summary primarily points towards a dental abscess, with some emphasis on oral examination and bacterial culture, which doesn’t strongly align with CIMDL. While nasal or facial symptoms aren’t mentioned, the focus is on dental issues, suggesting a different primary condition. The limitation in assessing deep tissue or bony involvement might slightly relate to CIMDL, but the evidence is weak and not aligned with typical CIMDL symptoms like septal perforation or nasal deformities.
• MAIN Summary:
  • The MAIN Summary describes a palatal torus, a benign anatomical variation, with no evidence of nasal obstruction, epistaxis, or other CIMDL symptoms. The described condition is asymptomatic and firm, unlike CIMDL, which typically involves progressive destructive lesions and systemic symptoms. The differential diagnoses considered don’t align with CIMDL, and there is no indication of cocaine use or related tissue damage.

Symptoms Analysis:

• Physical Exam: Examine for swelling characteristics (size, consistency, tenderness). Palpation may reveal fluctuation suggesting abscess.
• Radiography: Utilize dental X-ray to check for bony involvement, though limited in soft tissue assessment.
• Bacterial Culture: Obtain specimen if discharge is present for culture; limited by staining and identification techniques of the era.

Limitations:
– Absence of advanced imaging restricts assessment of deep tissue or bony involvement.
– Bacterial identification limited primarily to common pathogens.

Primary Diagnosis:

• Dental Abscess: Common cause of oral swelling. A history of dental issues or pain may support this.
  • Justification: Typical presentation includes localized swelling, potential pus formation, and tenderness. Management involves drainage and potential tooth extraction.

Differential Diagnosis:

1. Ludwig’s Angina:
   • Contrast: Rapidly spreading submandibular infection with systemic symptoms like fever and difficulty breathing/swallowing.
2. Benign Tumor (e.g., fibroma):
   • Contrast: Generally slow-growing, non-tender; requires biopsy for confirmation.
3. Actinomycosis:
   • Contrast: Chronic, indolent infection; “sulfur granules” in pus, which is more characteristic of this condition.

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Primary Diagnosis: Palatal Torus

1. Explanation and Clinical Reasoning:
   • The presence of a „Schwellung am Gaumen“ (swelling on the palate) persisting for three weeks suggests a bony growth known as a palatal torus, which is a benign anatomical variation.
   • It commonly presents as a painless, firm, and slow-growing elevation on the midline of the hard palate.
   • Tori are often discovered incidentally and tend to grow gradually over time, aligning with the three-week duration where the patient noticed the swelling.
2. Pathophysiological Considerations:
   • Tori result from a combination of genetic factors and mechanical influences such as repetitive masticatory stress, leading to localized bone growth.

Differential Diagnoses:

1. Mucocele:
   • Justification: Often appears as a fluid-filled swelling on the palate but typically associated with a history of trauma or blockage of a salivary gland duct.
   • Distinction: Mucoceles are compressible and fluctuant, unlike the firm, bony characteristic of a torus.
2. Palatal Abscess:
   • Justification: Usually results from dental infections and presents with pain, redness, and possibly fever.
   • Distinction: Acute pain and systemic symptoms are typically present, which are not mentioned in this case.
3. Salivary Gland Tumor:
   • Justification: Rare but possible. Presents as a firm mass on the palate.
   • Distinction: Typically more progressive and might be associated with other symptoms like altered saliva production or taste changes.
4. Squamous Papilloma:
   • Justification: A benign epithelial growth, possibly presenting as a palatal mass.
   • Distinction: Usually has a characteristic cauliflower-like appearance and may regress over time.

Conclusion: The primary diagnosis of a palatal torus is most plausible given the chronic, firm, and asymptomatic nature of the swelling, with alternative diagnoses less congruent with the presented symptoms.

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MAIN002/040125

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