Abstract | BACKGROUND: CASE REPORT: The phenotype characteristics of infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) in a two year old boy were present. The characteristics of flattered occiput, limited limb movements and articular abnormalities of elbows and knees. Dental findings showed excessive gingival hypertrophy completely covering maxillary and mandibular teeth treatment. The gingival hypertrophy was surgically treated by gingivectomy under general anaesthesia. FOLLOWUP: The patient showed a full constellation of clinical manifestations of the disease. Despite the surgical intervention no improvement in oral hygiene was observed. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | D Olczak-Kowalczyk, E Krasuska-Slawinska, D Rokicki, M Pronicki |
Journal | European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
(Eur Arch Paediatr Dent)
Vol. 12
Issue 4
Pg. 224-6
(Aug 2011)
ISSN: 1818-6300 [Print] England |
PMID | 21806909
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Child, Preschool
- Gingival Hypertrophy
(etiology, surgery)
- Gingivectomy
- Humans
- Hyalinosis, Systemic
(complications)
- Male
- Oral Hygiene
(education)
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