| Autor: |
Vanden Eynden, X., Bouland, C., Dequanter, D., Gerbaux, M., Kampouridis, S., Boutremans, E., Loeb, I. |
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| Zdroj: |
Case Reports in Pediatrics; 6/29/2021, p1-4, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
Introduction. Oral manifestations are often the earliest HIV signs. Salivary gland diseases are a common form of HIV expression. A ranula can occur in association with HIV. However, this manifestation is rarely considered as the disease sentinel sign. We present two cases of children consulting for a ranula, leading to the diagnosis of a previously unknown HIV infection. Case Reports. Two children, respectively, 5 and 13, were treated for a ranula by marsupialization. Relapse occurred in both cases, and thereafter, a ranula excision was performed. While the follow-up was uneventful, HIV infection was diagnosed during the patients' care. The only sign or symptom observed was the ranula. A routine HIV testing of ranula patients would have allowed earlier care. Conclusion. Routine HIV testing of patients with a ranula is justified and may be recommended, especially for children. Ranula excision associated with the sublingual gland resection is suggested in order to avoid recurrence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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