Blood Supply/Lymphatics case studies 5 - Ginny Vitis

You are examining Ginny’s mouth and note chronic gingivitis in her lower anterior region. On the diagram provided track and label the possible routes of venous drainage from the gingiva in the lower left hand side incisor region.

Blood Supply/Lymphatics case studies 4 - Sally Bracken

Sally had her deciduous lateral incisor (52) knocked out when she ran into a pole. Using the diagrams provided, track and describe the pathway of blood from her heart to the ‘break’ in the CVS

Blood Supply/Lymphatics case studies 3 - Anton Sill

When updating Anton’s medical history, he mentions that he has recently had his tonsils and adenoids removed after several bouts of tonsillitis.

On the following diagram, mark the sites of where the surgery would have occurred.

What is the function of tonsils? Differentiate between tonsils and lymph nodes.

Blood Supply/Lymphatics case studies 1 - Lyn Noder

As part of your extra-oral examination of Mrs Noder, you are palpating the relevant lymph nodes of her head and neck.

You detect lymphadenopathy in her submental and submandibular lymph nodes.

On the following diagram label the areas that you would find these lymph nodes.

What may the lymphadenopathy indicate?

What areas would you examine intra-orally to confirm your findings?

Blood Supply/Lymphatics case studies 2 - Drew Blood

Patient Two: Mr Drew Blood

During your intra-oral examination of Mr Blood you detect a large buccal abscess adjacent to his lower right first permanent molar (46). He reports that the “lump” has been there for some time and is often extremely painful. He then takes Panadeine Forte to alleviate the symptoms. Beyond the obvious dental problems, what is the threat to Mr Blood’s general state of health, given the physiology of blood supply and drainage of the oral area?