Oral Ulcers – Secondary to Chemotherapy

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By Dr. Mohsen Saeed Ozaibi on November 7, 2013 Dental Education, Featured

In this article, we give a brief description about a type of oral ulcers that occur related to chemotherapy.

Anticancer Cytotoxic

Ulcers 2nd to Chemotherapy

Ulcer on the Tongue due to Chemotherapy

Etiology

the ulcers by be due to direct or indirect effect of Chemotherapy.

Direct: It interferes with replication and growth of the oral epithelium.
Indirect: Depressed bone marrow formationLeukopenialiability for bacterial, viral and fungal infectionOral ulcer.

Mucositis, A side effect of Chemotherapy

Clinical Picture

Ulcers are large, deep, and irregular.
Necrotic and foal odor.
Not surrounded by inflammatory halo.

Treatment

Heals within two weeks after stopping Chemotherapy.

Sources

MIU Research Paper by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi in 2008.
Chemotherapy Advisor.

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Dr. Mohsen Saeed Ozaibi

Mohsen Saeed Al Ozaibi, BDS, MBA. A Dentist at Bani Yas Medical Clinic and at Emirates Jordanind Medical Center, Founder of OziDent.com. Graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Science from Misr International University and a Master's degree in Business and Administration from the University of the People. A veteran in digital dental content publishing and marketing.

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