Zahnmedizin Insights

Habe ich ein höheres Krebsrisiko durch meine familiäre Vorgeschichte? Clinical Case Summary The patient presents with a lesion on the tongue that was detected by a dentist. The lesion is described as a „wound“ that is progressively increasing in size. The patient reports associated symptoms of numbness/paresthesia in the tongue and spontaneous or contact-related bleeding.

Gesundheitliche Auswirkungen beim regelmäßigen Kauen von Kolanüssen Clinical Case Summary The patient presents with a large (3-4 cm), asymmetric, ulcerated, and exophytic plaque on the tongue. The lesion is characterized by a mixed red-white appearance, a warty surface, and central crusting/exudate. The patient reports a chronic course (over one year), progressive growth, and pain. Notably,

Krebsrisiko bei familiärer Vorbelastung: Worauf sollte ich achten? Clinical Case Summary The patient presents with a lesion on the lateral aspect of the tongue, first noticed by a dentist. The lesion is described as an asymmetric, irregular patch (5-7 mm) with a mixed erythro-leukoplakic appearance (salmon-pink and whitish areas), central erosion, and yellowish crusting. The

Wann ist ein Zahnproblem behandlungsbedürftig? Case Summary The patient presents with a newly discovered, asymmetric red-white plaque on the buccal mucosa, identified during a routine dental check-up. The lesion exhibits an erythroleukoplakic pattern with surface erosions and dotted vessels. The patient is currently asymptomatic and reports no pain or bleeding. Regarding the patient’s concern („Is

Krebs in der Familie: Besteht ein erhöhtes genetisches Risiko? Clinical Triage Report Case Summary The patient presents with a 5-7 mm ulcerated lesion on the tongue, referred by their dentist. The lesion is described as asymmetric with irregular borders, mixed red-white coloration, and atypical linear irregular vessels. The patient reports that the lesion is increasing

Ursachenklärung bei Krebsverdacht und familiärer Vorbelastung Clinical Assessment Summary The patient presents with a solitary, irregularly shaped ulcerative lesion on the oral mucosa (described as buccal/labial in image analysis, though the patient refers to the tongue). The lesion is characterized by a yellowish-white fibrinous base and an erythematous halo, appearing friable. The patient reports a

Krebsrisiko bei familiärer Vorbelastung: Worauf sollte ich achten? Case Summary The patient presents with a solitary, irregular ulcer on the ventral tongue, approximately 5-6 mm in diameter, characterized by an erythematous base and a yellowish-white crust. The lesion has been present for approximately 2-3 weeks and is reported to be increasing in size. There is

Wie erkenne ich, ob eine Veränderung bösartig ist? Clinical Triage Assessment Case Summary The patient presents with a new oral mucosal lesion of 2 weeks‘ duration. The lesion is reported to be increasing in size, painful, and bleeding. There is a significant history of tobacco (40 cigarettes/day) and alcohol consumption. The patient explicitly asks: „Ist

Wie erkenne ich, ob eine Veränderung bösartig ist? Clinical Triage Assessment Case Summary The patient presents with a new oral lesion (duration 2 weeks) that is increasing in size and associated with pain and tongue numbness. Significant risk factors are present, including heavy smoking (40 cigarettes/day) and daily alcohol consumption. The patient explicitly asks: „Kann

Zungenkrebs: Gibt es ein erhöhtes Risiko durch die Familiengeschichte? Case Summary The patient presents with a two-week history of a lesion on the left lower side of the tongue, characterized by pain, burning, and spontaneous bleeding. The lesion is reported to be increasing in size. Clinical analysis describes an irregularly shaped, erythematous plaque with areas