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Lesões brancas na cavidade oral: a propósito de um caso clínico
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O presente trabalho apresenta um caso clínico e uma revisão narrativa das lesões brancas da cavidade oral, com foco na diversidade das suas etiologias e nas adversidades diagnósticas e terapêuticas associadas. As lesões brancas orais, que incluem condições como a leucoplasia, o líquen plano e a candidíase, manifestam-se de forma usual como áreas esbranquiçadas na mucosa oral. Estas podem ser causadas por fatores genéticos, irritativos físicos, mecânicos e químicos, ou até ter origens microbianas. Em virtude da semelhança entre estas e lesões malignas, o diagnóstico objetivo é desafiador e, muitas vezes, implica não somente uma avaliação clínica em detalhe, como também a realização de biópsias e exames complementares.
Este estudo também discorre sobre a importância do reconhecimento atempado destas lesões pelos profissionais de saúde, remetendo para a imprescindibilidade de uma estratégia diagnóstica rigorosa para evitar tratamentos inapropriados e consequências possivelmente graves. É apresentado um caso clínico que ilustra as dificuldades do diagnóstico e tratamento das lesões brancas orais. Conclui-se que é necessário uma avaliação bem realizada e uma gestão clínica informada. Com isto, o estudo reitera a importância de uma formação contínua para os profissionais de saúde oral no reconhecimento e no tratamento apropriado destas patologias, substancial para o desenvolvimento de intervenções terapêuticas eficientes e a melhoria dos prognósticos dos doentes.
This paper presents a clinical case and a narrative review of white lesions in the oral cavity, focusing on the diversity of their etiologies and the associated diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Oral white lesions, which include conditions such as leukoplakia, lichen planus, and candidiasis, typically manifest as whitish areas on the oral mucosa. These lesions can be caused by genetic factors, physical, mechanical, and chemical irritants, or even have microbial origins. Due to the similarity between these and malignant lesions, objective diagnosis is challenging and often requires not only a detailed clinical evaluation but also biopsies and additional tests. This study also discusses the importance of timely recognition of these lesions by healthcare professionals, emphasizing the necessity of a rigorous diagnostic strategy to avoid inappropriate treatments and potentially serious consequences. A clinical case is presented in this paper, illustrating the difficulties in diagnosing and treating oral white lesions. It concludes that a well-conducted evaluation and informed clinical management are necessary. Furthermore, the study reiterates the importance of continuous training for oral health professionals in the recognition and appropriate treatment of these pathologies, which is essential for the development of effective therapeutic interventions and the improvement of patient prognoses.
This paper presents a clinical case and a narrative review of white lesions in the oral cavity, focusing on the diversity of their etiologies and the associated diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Oral white lesions, which include conditions such as leukoplakia, lichen planus, and candidiasis, typically manifest as whitish areas on the oral mucosa. These lesions can be caused by genetic factors, physical, mechanical, and chemical irritants, or even have microbial origins. Due to the similarity between these and malignant lesions, objective diagnosis is challenging and often requires not only a detailed clinical evaluation but also biopsies and additional tests. This study also discusses the importance of timely recognition of these lesions by healthcare professionals, emphasizing the necessity of a rigorous diagnostic strategy to avoid inappropriate treatments and potentially serious consequences. A clinical case is presented in this paper, illustrating the difficulties in diagnosing and treating oral white lesions. It concludes that a well-conducted evaluation and informed clinical management are necessary. Furthermore, the study reiterates the importance of continuous training for oral health professionals in the recognition and appropriate treatment of these pathologies, which is essential for the development of effective therapeutic interventions and the improvement of patient prognoses.
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Lesões brancas Cavidade oral Mucosa oral White lesions Oral cavity Oral mucosa