2. What signs can be seen in the mouth which may indicate a more widespread disease?
Correct answer:
(1) Gingivitis, swollen bleeding gums and loosened teeth of vitamin C deficiency.
(2) Pigmentation of Addison’s disease or pigmented spots of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
(3) Ulcerated fauces in agranulocytosis or severe glandular fever.
(4) Smooth tongue of pernicious anaemia.
(5) Hemiatrophy of the tongue in hypoglossal nerve palsy.
