Fellatio-associated erythema of the soft palate: an incidental finding during a routine dental evaluation. (11th June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mendez, Luis Alberto; Martinez, Ricardo; Rubio, Manolo
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-06-11
• Subjects: dentistry and oral medicine -- medical education -- mouth; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-221901
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Oral lesions can have widely variable aetiology, hence, the importance of a comprehensive history and oral examination. We describe the case of a 47-year-old man who presented with an incidental erythematous lesion of the soft palate. The diagnosis was established during a routine dental examination. We found the lesion to be associated with the practice of fellatio. Oral sex is a very common sexual practice, and as clinicians we should consider it as a potential cause of palatal lesions in our differential diagnosis. This should also raise our suspicion for sexually transmitted diseases in high-risk patients.