| Autor: |
Triveni M Gowda, Raison Thomas, Shruthi M Shanmukhappa, Garima Agarwal, Dhoom S Mehta |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2013 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, Vol 17, Iss 2, Pp 248-252 (2013) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
0972-124X |
| DOI: |
10.4103/0972-124X.113090 |
| Popis: |
Treatment for Hodgkin′s lymphoma (HL) has resulted in excellent survival rates but is associated with increased risks of secondary therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (t-AML). Gingival enlargement associated with bleeding and ulceration is the most common rapidly appearing oral manifestations of leukemic involvement. An 8 months pregnant patient reported with generalized gingival enlargement, with localized cyanotic and necrotic papillary areas. Co-relating the hematological report with the oral lesions and her past medical history of HL, a diagnosis of t-AML secondary to treatment for HL was made by the oncologist. As oral lesions are one of the initial manifestations of acute leukemia, they may serve as a significant diagnostic indicator for the dental surgeons and their important role in diagnosing and treating such cases. Furthermore, this case report highlights the serious complication of t-AML subsequent to HL treatment and the important role that a general and oral health care professional may play in diagnosing and treating such cases. |
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