Oral Signs of Leukemia: Spotting the Symptoms Early

Oral Signs of Leukemia: Spotting the Symptoms Early

Question. Write a short note on the oral manifestations of leukemia.

Answer. Oral Manifestations of Leukemia: Oral Manifestations of Acute Leukemia

• Bleeding from the gingiva is present. Gingiva becomes boggy, edematous, and red.
• Presence of paresthesia of the lower lip.
• Crustation over the lips is seen.
• Mobility of permanent teeth is present.
• Oral mucosa appears pale with ulceration along with petechiae and ecchymosis.

Oral Manifestations Of Chronic Leukemia

• Gingival hypertrophy is present. Ulceration of the giving with necrosis is present.
• The tongue is dark and swollen.
• The presence of mobility of teeth is seen.
• Necrosis of the PDL is seen
• Alveolar bone destruction is also present.

Oral Signs of Leukemia: Early Symptoms and Diagnosis