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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic, complex, premalignant (1% transformation risk) condition of the oral cavity, characterized by juxta-epithelial inflammatory reaction and progressive fibrosis of the submucosal tissues (the lamina propria and deeper connective tissues).
Cowden syndrome (also known as Cowden's disease and multiple hamartoma syndrome) is an autosomal dominant inherited condition characterized by benign overgrowths called hamartomas as well as an increased lifetime risk of breast, thyroid, uterine, and other cancers. [1]
Clinically, fibroadenomas are usually solid breast lumps that are: Painless [4] Firm or rubbery [4] Mobile [4] Solitary-round with distinct, smooth borders [4] People who have a simple fibroadenoma likely do not have an increased risk of developing malignant (harmful) breast cancer compared to the general population. [4]
Density has nothing to do with breast size or firmness. It is genetic, like hair or eye color. Dense breast tissue not only makes mammograms more difficult to read, but it is also a risk factor ...
The most common location to find a mucocele is the inner surface of the lower lip. It can also be found on the inner side of the cheek (known as the buccal mucosa), on the anterior ventral tongue, and the floor of the mouth. When found on the floor of the mouth, the mucocele is referred to as a ranula. They are rarely found on the upper lip.
Keep in mind: A pimple and a cold sore are treated very differently, says Dr. Yadav. Cold sores require an antiviral medication, like an antiviral ointment, to help shorten the duration of the ...
This virus can cause blisters and sores around the mouth (herpetic gingivostomatitis) and lips (herpes labialis). HSV infections tend to recur periodically. Although many people get infected with the virus, only 10% actually develop the sores. The sores may last anywhere from 3–10 days and are very infectious.
Icing your lips temporarily will compress your blood vessels to make them look red and plump. Massaging an ice cube on your lips for 2 minutes will give you instant results. Line your lips