Kristensmith Taylor

Leukemia Describe leukemia. Answer: Leukemia is caused by the mutation of bone marrow pluripotent or most primitive cells. The proliferation of leukemic cells takes place primarily in the bone marrow and in certain forms in the lymphoid tissues. Leukemias are classified based on cell types into myeloid and lymphoid and based on the natural history of the disease, … [Read more...] about Leukemia

Leukemoid Reaction Question 1. Write a short note on leukemoid reaction. Answer: Leukemoid reactions are characterized by an increase in total leucocyte count beyond 25000/µl. The clinical features of leukemia such as splenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and hemorrhages are usually absent The leukemoid reaction may be myeloid or lymphoid. Leukemoid … [Read more...] about Leukemoid Reaction

Oral Thrush Write a short note on oral thrush. Or Discuss in short oral thrush. Answer: Oral thrush is also known as pseudomembranous candidiasis. It is a superficial infection of the upper layer of the oral mucous membrane and results in the formation of patchy white plaque or flocks on the mucosal surface. Oral thrush Pathogenesis Overgrowth of yeast on … [Read more...] about Oral Thrush

Epulis Write a short note on epulis. Answer: Epulis is a fibrous growth of oral soft tissue and is very common. Epulis is a lesion that occurs on the gingiva and is localized hyperplasia of connective tissue following trauma or inflammation in the area. Epulis Types of Epulis Congenital epulis Fibrous epulis Pregnancy epulis Giant cell epulis … [Read more...] about Epulis