Patients with oral mucosal diseases typically consult a dermatologist, family doctor or dentist, but these groups are often unfamiliar with acute and chronic mucosal disorders and lesions within the oral cavity. This book aims to help all specialists by providing: an introductory guide to oral anatomical featuresan outline of investigations and procedures appropriate for oral dermatologya differential diagnosis guide based on morphology and locationa detailed assessment of all common oral mucosal conditions, using a consistent presentation including definition, aetiology, clinical features, investigations, treatment options, prevention strategies and prognosishundreds of full colour clinical photographs to accompany the descriptions.

The book provides an easy to access guide that helps readers quickly find the information needed to confidently assess symptoms and signs of lesions within and around the mouth. It is targeted at practising dermatologists and dermatologists in training, but will also appeal to otolaryngologists, dental practitioners, pharmacists, and dental nurses.

Contents 1 Anatomical features and variants of the oral cavity 2 Diagnostic procedures for diseases of the oral mucosa 3 The differential diagnosis of oral lesions 4 Reactions of the oral mucosal to local or exogenous factors 5 Oral diseases of developmental and genetic origin 6 Oral infections 7 Oral inflammatory diseases and conditions 8 Oral noninflammatory disorders and conditions 9 Oral manifestations of systemic diseases 10 Neoplastic lesions: benign, potentially malignant, and malignant. .