Gingival Findings in Spontaneous Scurvy: A Case Report

Autor:	Thomas D. Charbeneau, William C. Hurt
Rok vydání:	1983
Předmět:	Male medicine.medical_specialty Acute leukemia business.industry Soft tissue Clinical appearance Disease Middle Aged Scurvy medicine.disease Gingivitis Dermatology Surgery Diabetes mellitus medicine Humans Periodontics Differential diagnosis Periodontitis business
Zdroj:	Journal of Periodontology. 54:694-697
ISSN:	1943-3670 0022-3492
DOI:	10.1902/jop.1983.54.11.694
Popis:	This case report presents clinical observations of alterations in periodontally diseased soft tissues associated with the development of scurvy. The sudden clinical appearance of the gingival lesions suggested a differential diagnosis of scurvy, acute leukemia and diabetes. Such lesions may develop prior to or simultaneous with extraoral findings. Coordination of systemic and local therapy effectively resolved the disease state. The dentist may be the first source of consultation for the patient with scurvy. An appreciation for this rare but potentially devastating condition is necessary for satisfactory management of the disease.
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