Q1: Is erythematous mucosa a cancerous condition? A1: No, erythematous mucosa itself is not cancer. It indicates redness and inflammation of the mucous membranes, which can be due to various benign conditions. However, chronic inflammation may increase the risk of cancer over time, so proper di...
Erythematous mucosa is a term used to describe redness and inflammation of the mucous membranes lining thegastrointestinal(GI) tract. This finding is often revealed during endoscopic examinations and can be indicative of various GI disorders. Understanding how erythematous mucosa presents in conditions lik...
VascularOral mucosaDiagnosisErythematous lesions of the oral mucosa are common and can reflect a variety of conditions, ranging from benign reactive or immunologically-mediated disorders to malignant disease. Together with vascular abnormalities, which can vary from reddish to bluish-purple in color, the...
英文: Colonoscopic views of less severe UC are seen below, with friable, erythematous mucosa with reduced haustral folds.中文: 可见到并不严重的溃疡性结肠炎的结肠镜检图,易碎的红斑粘膜,伴结肠带减少。英文: Discrete, annular, scaly, erythematous patches and plaques at photo-exposed areas are ...
英文: Colonoscopic views of less severe UC are seen below, with friable, erythematous mucosa with reduced haustral folds. 中文: 可见到并不严重的溃疡性结肠炎的结肠镜检图,易碎的红斑粘膜,伴结肠带减少。 更详细... 英文: Discrete, annular, scaly, erythematous patches and plaques at photo-exposed...
Gastritis can either be acute or chronic.Acute gastritis is short term and is usually for less than six months and is often caused by ingestion of food products that irritate and erode gastric mucosa, including alcohol or drugs.Chronic gastritis is often autoimmune in origin, but can also be ...
Leukoedema isa white or whitish-gray edematous lesion of the buccal and labial oral mucosa. The lesions may be diffuse or patchy, and are usually asymptomatic. Leukoedema may be confused with leukoplakia, Darier's disease, white sponge nevus, pachyonychia congenita, or candidal infection. ...
A 67-year-old woman has experienced severe nausea, vomiting, early satiety, and a 9-kg weight loss over the past 4 months. On physical examination, she has mild muscle wasting. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy shows that the entire gastric mucosa is erod
Ulcers on an erythematous base affect the tongue, buccal mucosa and occasionally the palate, gums and lips. In 70-80% of children, lesions occur on the hands and feet (palmoplantar) and occasionally the buttocks. Lesions may vesiculate and crust, resolving over 7-10 days. Staphylococcal scalde...
Classical pemphigus vulgaris presents with painful oral erosions in 50–70% of patients, mostly in the mucosa. Deeper involvement may cause dysphagia and hoarseness. Involvement of other mucosal surfaces such as conjunctivae, nasal, genitalia and anus can present as well. More than half of the ...