Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2011
A 72-year-old patient complains of burning pain in the corners of mouth. Objectively: the folds of mouth corners have erosions, covered with white coating that can be easily removed, mucous membrane of mouth corners is macerated, of pearly colour. There is pathological tooth wear and decreased vertical dimension of occlusion. What is your provisional diagnosis?
Answer options
- Streptococcal angular cheilitis
- Chronic recurrent labial fissure
- Angular cheilitis candidiasis
- Syphilitic angular cheilitis
- Atopic cheilitis
Correct answer
Angular cheilitis candidiasis
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