Systemic sclerosis: a case report and considerations for general dental practitioners
| Autor: | Fiona Wright, Eleni Besi, Nicholas J Malden |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
030203 arthritis & rheumatology
medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Mortality rate 030206 dentistry Primary care Autoimmune responses Patient management Secondary care 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine Medical history Clinical significance Intensive care medicine business General Dentistry |
| Zdroj: | Dental Update. 45:742-748 |
| ISSN: | 2515-589X 0305-5000 |
| DOI: | 10.12968/denu.2018.45.8.742 |
| Popis: | Abstract: Systemic sclerosis is a rare condition but has a high morbidity and mortality rate due to complications associated with the increased deposition of collagen in multi-organ systems. This can result in tightening of the skin, vascular issues and various autoimmune responses. This paper describes a case which was referred into secondary care, where confirmation of systemic sclerosis from the medical history aided the diagnosis of the oral symptoms and allowed appropriate patient management. CPD/Clinical Relevance: General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) may encounter these patients in primary care and should be aware of the condition and its effects on the mouth. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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