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Tan J, McLoone JK, Wakefield CE, Nassar N, Cohn RJ, Signorelli C. Neuroblastoma survivors' self-reported late effects, quality of life, health-care use, and risk perceptions. Palliat Support Care 2024; 22:296-305. [PMID: 37311662 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951523000615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Survivors of childhood neuroblastoma are at risk of multiple treatment-related health problems (late effects), impacting their quality of life. While late effects and quality of life among Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) childhood cancer survivors have been reported, the outcomes of neuroblastoma survivors specifically have not been reported, limiting critical information to inform treatment and care. METHODS Young neuroblastoma survivors or their parents (as proxy for survivors <16 years) were invited to complete a survey and optional telephone interview. Survivors' late effects, risk perceptions, health-care use, and health-related quality of life were surveyed and analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression analyses. In-depth interviews explored participants' experiences, knowledge, and perception of late effects and information needs. Thematic content analysis was used to summarize the data. RESULTS Thirty-nine neuroblastoma survivors or parents completed questionnaires (median age = 16 years, 39% male), with 13 also completing interviews. Thirty-two participants (82%) reported experiencing at least 1 late effect, most commonly dental problems (56%), vision/hearing problems (47%), and fatigue (44%). Participants reported high overall quality of life (index = 0.9, range = 0.2-1.0); however, more participants experienced anxiety/depression compared to the population norm (50% met criteria versus 25%, χ2 = 13, p < 0.001). Approximately half of participants (53%) believed they were at risk of developing further late effects. Qualitatively, participants reported knowledge gaps in understanding their risk of developing late effects. CONCLUSION Many neuroblastoma survivors appear to experience late effects, anxiety/depression and have unmet cancer-related information needs. This study highlights important areas for intervention to reduce the impact of neuroblastoma and its treatment in childhood and young adulthood.
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- Jessica Tan
- Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
- Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
- Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
- Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
- Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
- Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Pombo Lopes J, Rodrigues I, Machado V, Botelho J, Bandeira Lopes L. Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Long-Term Adverse Effects on Oral Health of Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 16:110. [PMID: 38201538 PMCID: PMC10777916 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16010110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The survival rate for pediatric cancer has increased over the past few decades, short- and long-term complications have been detected and studied, and oral complications have emerged as an important topic of research. Here, we aimed to highlight the importance of oral manifestations that may only become apparent years or even decades after cancer treatment. This systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis. We searched articles using PubMed via the MEDLINE, Web of Science, and LILACS databases until October 2023. Overall, 35 observational studies were included, and the results estimated a pooled prevalence of the following dental anomalies: discoloration, 53%; crown-root malformations and agenesis, 36%; enamel hypoplasia, 32%; root development alterations, 29%; unerupted teeth, 24%; microdontia, 16%; hypodontia, 13%; and macrodontia, 7%. Most childhood cancer survivors have at least one dental sequela. Childhood cancer survivors presented a higher risk of having dental alterations than control counterparts. Additional analyses reveal possible sex-based differences that should be explored in future studies. These results collectively highlight the importance of oral healthcare and the prevention of disease in childhood cancer survivors.
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- Joana Pombo Lopes
- Clinical Research Unit, Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (J.P.L.); (I.R.); (V.M.); (J.B.)
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- Clinical Research Unit, Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (J.P.L.); (I.R.); (V.M.); (J.B.)
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- Clinical Research Unit, Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (J.P.L.); (I.R.); (V.M.); (J.B.)
- Evidence-Based Hub, Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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- Clinical Research Unit, Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (J.P.L.); (I.R.); (V.M.); (J.B.)
- Evidence-Based Hub, Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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- Clinical Research Unit, Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal; (J.P.L.); (I.R.); (V.M.); (J.B.)
- Evidence-Based Hub, Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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Jodłowska A, Postek-Stefańska L. Tooth Abnormalities and Their Age-Dependent Occurrence in Leukemia Survivors. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5420. [PMID: 38001680 PMCID: PMC10670488 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15225420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The multidrug nature of anticancer treatment and different treatment protocols used in the studies are likely to be a major limitation in establishing real risk factors determining the occurrence of dental abnormalities. The authors aimed to establish a relationship between the duration and the dose of chemotherapy and the number of tooth adverse effects in the group receiving the same treatment. Of the 40 anticancer therapy recipients who attended the outpatient dental clinic, 7 leukemia survivors receiving the treatment according to the ALL IC-BFM 2002 protocol were selected. The study group consisted of four females and three males aged 92 to 207 months at the time of dental examination and 29 to 91 months at leukemia diagnosis. As a result of the clinical and radiological examination, dental abnormalities such as agenesis, tooth size reduction, root abnormalities, and taurodontia were identified, and the medical records of all survivors were reviewed in terms of drugs administered, their doses, and treatment schedules. No correlation was observed between the treatment duration of an intensive therapy, the entire therapy, and the number of tooth abnormalities. No relationship was also found between the number of dental abnormalities and the cumulative dose of vincristine, L-asparaginase, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, and 6-mercaptopurine. The age at the onset of antineoplastic therapy is likely to be the strongest risk factor for toxic injury during tooth development.
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- Anna Jodłowska
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland;
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Dental caries and dental developmental defects as adverse effects of antineoplastic treatment in childhood cancer survivors. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2023:10.1007/s40368-023-00789-z. [PMID: 36906732 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-023-00789-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the prevalence of dental caries and dental developmental defects (DDD) in childhood cancer survivors (CCS) and identify disease and treatment-related risk factors. METHODS CCS aged up to 21 years, diagnosed with a malignancy before the age of 10 years and in remission for at least one year were included. Data were collected from patients' medical records and through a clinical examination where presence of dental caries and prevalence of DDD were recorded. Fisher's exact test was used to assess possible correlations and multivariate regression analysis to determine risk factors for defect development. RESULTS Seventy CCS with a mean chronological age of 11.2 years at the time of examination, mean age at cancer diagnosis of 4.17 years, and a mean post-treatment follow-up time of 5.48 years were included. Mean DMFT/dmft was 1.31, with 29% of survivors presenting with at least one carious lesion. Younger patients on the day of examination and patients treated with higher radiation dose, showed significantly higher prevalence of dental caries. The prevalence of DDD was 59%, with demarcated opacities being the defect most commonly observed (40%). Age at dental examination, diagnosis, age at diagnosis, and time that have elapsed since the end of treatment were the factors significantly affecting its prevalence. Regression analysis revealed that age at examination was the only factor significantly associated with the presence of coronal defects. CONCLUSION A great number of CCS presented with at least one carious lesion or a DDD, with the prevalence being significantly associated with various disease-specific characteristics, but age at dental examination the only significant predictor.
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Long-Term Effect of Anticancer Therapy on Dentition in Childhood Cancer Survivors: An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study. Indian J Pediatr 2022; 89:327-332. [PMID: 34106443 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-021-03818-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the presence of developmental dental anomalies, like microdontia, hypodontia, abnormally shaped teeth (AST), and developmental defects of enamel (DDE) in childhood cancer survivors and compare it with the healthy controls. METHODS This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in 2 groups: childhood cancer survivors (CCS) group including children (> 12 y, m/f) who had undergone anticancer therapy (ACT) before 8 y of age and healthy control group (> 12 y, m/f) without any systemic disease. Pearson chi-square test was used to analyze the difference between the CCS group and the control group for microdontia, hypodontia, AST, DDE and for intragroup analysis in CCS group. Odds ratio was also calculated. RESULTS A total of 120 and 121 children were included in CCS and control group, respectively. The prevalence of microdontia, hypodontia, abnormally shaped teeth, and DDE was 17.5% (21), 5% (6), 8.33% (10), and 37.5% (45), respectively in CCS group. It was 8.2% (10), 2.5% (3), 1.65% (2), and 22.3% (27), respectively in the control group. A statistically significant difference was seen in microdontia (p = 0.032), abnormally shaped teeth (p = 0.017) and DDE (p = 0.01). Higher prevalence was seen when ACT began at an early age. CONCLUSION An association between developmental dental anomalies and anticancer therapy (ACT) exists with significantly higher difference in microdontia, abnormally shaped teeth and DDE among survivors of childhood cancer as compared to healthy population. These known adverse effects of ACT on developing teeth should be considered during treatment planning of the children having cancers.
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Collignon AM, Vergnes JN, Germa A, Azogui S, Breinig S, Hollande C, Bonnet AL, Nabet C. Factors and Mechanisms Involved in Acquired Developmental Defects of Enamel: A Scoping Review. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:836708. [PMID: 35281236 PMCID: PMC8907975 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.836708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Developmental Defects of Enamel (DDE) is a pathology of the teeth that can greatly alter the quality of life of patients (hypersensitivity, esthetic issues, loss of function, etc.). The acquired DDE may occur as a result of a wide range of acquired etiological factors and his prevalence of this pathology may reach up to 89.9%. The main objective of this research was to identify and analyze, in current literature, the factors related to acquired DDE, in order to propose a general theory about the mechanisms involved. METHODS The search of the primary literature was conducted until [December 31, 2021]. Our search strategy uses the Pubmed/MEDLINE database and was structured around 3 terms ["Development," "Defect," and "Enamel"]. To be included, references had to be primary studies, written in English. Exclusion criteria were reviews, in vitro, animal, genetic or archeology studies, and studies focused on clinical management of DDE. One hundred and twenty three articles were included in this scoping review: 4 Randomized clinical trials, 1 letter, 5 cases reports, 2 fundamentals studies, and 111 observational studies (33 Cross-sectional studies, 68 Cohort study and 10 Case-control study). The quality of evidence was assessed using the PEDro scale for clinical trials, the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for observational studies, and a published tool to assess the quality of case reports and case series. RESULTS A scoping review of the literature identified 114 factors potentially involved in acquired DDE. The most frequently encountered pathologies are those causing a disorder of calcium homeostasis or a perturbation of the ARNT pathway in mother or child. The link between the ARNT pathway and metabolism deficiency in uncertain and needs to be defined. Also, the implication of this mechanism in tissue impairment is still unclear and needs to be explored. CONCLUSIONS By identifying and grouping the risk factors cited in the literature, this taxonomy and the hypotheses related to the mechanism allow health practitioners to adopt behaviors that limit the risk of developing aDDE and to set up a prevention of dental pathology. In addition, by reviewing the current literature, this work provides guidance for basic research, clinical studies, and literature searches.
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- Anne-Margaux Collignon
- URP 2496 Laboratory Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging, and Biotherapies and Life Imaging Platform (PIV), Montrouge, France.,Department of Odontology, AP-HP, Paris, France.,Dental School Faculty, Paris University, Paris, France.,Department of Epidemiology, Public Health, Prevention and Legislation, Dental Faculty, Toulouse University Hospital, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Epidemiology, Public Health, Prevention and Legislation, Dental Faculty, Toulouse University Hospital, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France.,Inserm UMR 1295 CERPOP, Toulouse University, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Odontology, AP-HP, Paris, France.,Dental School Faculty, Paris University, Paris, France.,CRESS, EPOPE Team, INSERM, INRA, Paris, France
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- Department of Odontology, AP-HP, Paris, France.,Dental School Faculty, Paris University, Paris, France.,Education and Health Practices Laboratory (LEPS) (EA 3412), UFR SMBH, Paris 13 University, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Bobigny, France
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- Inserm UMR 1295 CERPOP, Toulouse University, Toulouse, France.,Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Hepatology, Université de Paris Centre, Hôpital Beaujon, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- URP 2496 Laboratory Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging, and Biotherapies and Life Imaging Platform (PIV), Montrouge, France.,Department of Odontology, AP-HP, Paris, France.,Dental School Faculty, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Epidemiology, Public Health, Prevention and Legislation, Dental Faculty, Toulouse University Hospital, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France.,Inserm UMR 1295 CERPOP, Toulouse University, Toulouse, France
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Sun X, Xu H, Xin K, Sun B. Neuroblastoma metastasized to the mandible and the spinal extradural regions: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24399. [PMID: 33907087 PMCID: PMC8084086 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma (NB) metastasized into the mandible and spinal extradural region was rarely reported. We present a case with metastatic NB to the mandible and the spinal extradural regions. The patient received chemotherapy using NB 97 regimen and was tumor free after 8 months, but 9 months after the treatment, the patient presented with lower limb paralysis and persistent pain in maxillofacial region as well as swelling in the left mandibular area. Metastasis to the mandible and the spinal extradural regions was diagnosed based on the spinal and maxillofacial magnetic resonance imaging. Radiotherapy with a density of 2 Gy per day was given via a linear accelerator. The total dose of the intraspinal occupying lesion was subject to radiotherapy with a regimen of 30 Gy (10 fractions). For the management of the maxillofacial pain, tumor in the maxillofacial region was subject to a density of 50 Gy (25 fractions). The maxillofacial pain disappeared after a density of 10 Gy and soft tissue tumefaction was eliminated after a density of 50 Gy, and the maxillofacial appearance was much better than before. Finally, the patient died from tumor progression 2 years after diagnosis for NB.
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- Department of Ophtalmology, The First Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, China
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Singh A, Modak S, Solano AK, Kushner BH, Wolden S, Huryn J, Estilo CL. Mandibular metastases in neuroblastoma: Outcomes and dental sequelae. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2021; 68:e28918. [PMID: 33507629 PMCID: PMC8363158 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although metastatic involvement of bony sites including cranial bones is common in neuroblastoma (NB), mandibular metastases (MM) are uncommon, and specific outcomes have not been reported upon in the modern therapeutic era. METHODS In this retrospective study, medical records on patients with MM from NB were reviewed. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS Of 29 patients, nine (31%) had MM at diagnosis, whereas in 20 (69%) MM were first detected at NB relapse at a median time of 26 (6-89) months from diagnosis. Median maximal diameter of lesions was 3 (range 0.8-4.9) cm. MM were unilateral in 83% of patients, with ascending ramus (55%) and mandibular body (38%) being the two most common sites. All patients received systemic chemotherapy, and 26 (93%) patients received radiotherapy to MM. At a median follow-up of 37.3 (24.2-219.5) months, eight of nine patients with MM at diagnosis did not experience mandibular progressive disease. Eighteen of 20 patients with MM at relapse received therapeutic radiotherapy; objective responses were noted in 78%. Seventy-two percent (5/18) had not experienced relapse within the radiation field at a median of 12 (2-276) months postradiotherapy. Dental findings at follow-up after completion of NB therapy included hypodontia, hypocalcification of enamel, and trismus. Median 3-year overall survival in patients with relapsed MM was 51 ± 12% months from relapse. CONCLUSION MM when detected at diagnosis is associated with a prognosis similar to that for other skeletal metastases of NB. Radiotherapy is effective for control of MM detected both at diagnosis and relapse. Significant dental abnormalities posttherapy warrant regular dental evaluations and appropriate intervention.
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- Annu Singh
- Dental Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Dental Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Dental Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Dental Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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One of many possible complications of cancer therapy in children is enamel demineralization and such changes in the ion content of dental hard tissues may increase susceptibility to caries. The study aims to assess the prevalence of dental caries among childhood cancer survivors.A cross-sectional study was conducted on 225 children aged between 4 and 18 years, including 75 cancer patients and 150 sex- and age-matched controls. The cancer survivors were recruited from single pediatric oncology center. The control group was formed from students of randomly selected kindergartens and schools. Dental investigation was held between July 2013 and January 2016, approximately 5 years after the cessation of anticancer treatment (range: 6-155 months). The occurrence of dental caries was assessed with DMF/dmf index (showing the mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent/deciduous teeth). Univariate statistical approach was performed and P-values < .05 were considered as statistically significant.The frequency of dental caries was comparable in both groups (85.4% vs 84%). However, the DMF index was higher in cancer patients than in controls: the median and interquartile ranges were 2 (0-4) vs 0 (0-2); P < .01. This correlates with duration of anticancer therapy (r = 0.26; P < .05). Moreover, children who had radiotherapy of the head and neck regions had significantly higher DMF scores than the ones who did not: 4.5 (1-6) vs 2 (0-4); P < .05. Socioeconomic and education status within family also has a significant impact on DMF scores in the cancer group. In conclusion, cancer patients, particularly those with a poor social background, should receive professional dental care as their caries process is more active than that of healthy peers.
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- Departments of Pediatrics, Oncology and Hematology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Departments of Biostatistics and Translational Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Departments of Pediatrics, Oncology and Hematology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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Kılınç G, Bulut G, Ertuğrul F, Ören H, Demirağ B, Demiral A, Aksoylar S, Kamer ES, Ellidokuz H, Olgun N. Long-term Dental Anomalies after Pediatric Cancer Treatment in Children. Turk J Haematol 2018; 36:155-161. [PMID: 30322830 PMCID: PMC6682778 DOI: 10.4274/tjh.galenos.2018.2018.0248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of dental anomalies (DAs) (microdontia, hypodontia, hyperdontia, enamel defect, root malformation) in pediatric cancer patients at the ages <5 years and between 5 and 7 years, and understand their relationship with the received therapy. Materials and Methods: Pediatric patients who were diagnosed with cancer and treated before the age of 7 years were investigated in a case- control design. The study included 93 pediatric patients whose ages at diagnosis were between 9 months and 7 years and whose treatments were completed before 5-8 years. Group A consisted of patients in the age range of 9 months to 4 years and Group B consisted of patients in the age range of 5-7 years. Seventy-two siblings with compatible dental age ranges were included in the control group. For both groups, intraoral examinations were performed and panoramic radiographs were taken. Results: Among the 93 pediatric patients, the mean age was 9.54±1.25 (range: 8-13 years) and 48 (51.6%) patients were male. The most common diagnosis was hematologic malignancy with a rate of 65.5%. At least one DA was detected in 7 (9.7%) individuals of the control group and in 78 (83.9%) of the patient group. While the patients in the study group had all kinds of DAs, those in the control group had only enamel defects. The rates of microdontia (p=0.077) and hypodontia (p=0.058) were detected to be significantly higher in Group A than in Group B. Root malformation was more common in patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy than in those receiving only chemotherapy (p=0.006). Conclusion: In this study it was found that the pediatric patients who received cancer treatment before the age of 7 years constituted a high-risk group for DAs. The frequencies of microdontia and hypodontia were increased even more when the patient was treated for cancer before 5 years of age.
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- Gülser Kılınç
- Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, İzmir, Turkey
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- İzmir Training Dental Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Dentistry, İzmir, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pedodontics, İzmir, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Hematology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Behçet Uz Children’s Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Hematology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylül University, Institute of Oncology, Department of Preventive Oncology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylül University, Institute of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Oncology, İzmir, Turkey
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Busenhart DM, Erb J, Rigakos G, Eliades T, Papageorgiou SN. Adverse effects of chemotherapy on the teeth and surrounding tissues of children with cancer: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Oral Oncol 2018; 83:64-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Owosho AA, Brady P, Wolden SL, Wexler LH, Antonescu CR, Huryn JM, Estilo CL. Long-term effect of chemotherapy-intensity-modulated radiation therapy (chemo-IMRT) on dentofacial development in head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma patients. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2016; 33:383-392. [PMID: 27689858 PMCID: PMC5175398 DOI: 10.1080/08880018.2016.1219797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Dentofacial developmental abnormalities have been reported in head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma (HNRMS) patients treated with conventional radiotherapy technique and chemotherapy. This current study investigates dentofacial long-term effects among HNRMS survivors managed with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and chemotherapy. In general, IMRT is a more effective 3D-conformal radiotherapy technique, which delivers high doses of radiation to the tumor target while minimizing doses received by the surrounding normal tissues. The medical records and radiographs of thirteen patients were reviewed to identify the following: 1. Facial asymmetry and jaw hypoplasia. 2. Effects on the dental tissue causing tooth agenesis/hypodontia, root agenesis/stunting/malformation, and/or enamel hypoplasia. 3. Trismus, hyposalivation/xerostomia. Seven patients presented with facial asymmetry and jaw hypoplasia, 9 patients presented with effects on the dental tissue [root agenesis/stunting/malformation (9), tooth agenesis/hypodontia (7) and enamel hypoplasia (3)] and 7 patients developed trismus and /or xerostomia. All patients with facial asymmetry and jaw hypoplasia also developed dental abnormalities. Patients with dentofacial developmental abnormalities were ≤7 years of age at treatment. Our study shows that dentofacial developmental abnormalities are still a burden in the era of IMRT and as prognosis of childhood malignancy improves and more patients survive, these late dentofacial sequelae among childhood cancer survivors will become more common. Dental oncologists should be integral members in the management of children with head and neck cancers.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center,To whom correspondence should be addressed. , Telephone: 212-639-7644, Address: Dental Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065
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Neill CC, Migliorati C, Trojan T, Kaste S, Karydis A, Rowland C, Parris W. Experience and expertise regarding orthodontic management of childhood and adolescent cancer survivors. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2015; 148:765-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2015] [Revised: 05/01/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Carrillo CM, Corrêa FNP, Lopes NNF, Fava M, Odone Filho V. Dental anomalies in children submitted to antineoplastic therapy. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2014; 69:433-7. [PMID: 24964309 PMCID: PMC4050327 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2014(06)11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2013] [Accepted: 11/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Cancer is the third most frequent cause of death in children in Brazil. Early diagnosis and medical advances have significantly improved treatment outcomes, which has resulted in higher survival rates and the management of late side effects has become increasingly important in caring for these patients. Dental abnormalities are commonly observed as late effects of antineoplastic therapy in the oral cavity. The incidence and severity of the dental abnormalities depend on the child's age at diagnosis and the type of chemotherapeutic agent used, as well as the irradiation dose and area. The treatment duration and aggressivity should also be considered. Disturbances in dental development are characterized by changes in shape, number and root development. Enamel anomalies, such as discoloration, opacities and hypoplasia are also observed in these patients. When severe, these abnormalities can cause functional and esthetic sequelae that have an impact on the children's and adolescents' quality of life. General dentists and pediatric dentists should understand these dental abnormalities and how to identify them aiming for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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- Camila Merida Carrillo
- Hemato-oncology Service, Dentistry Department, Instituto da Criança ITACI, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Pediatric Oncology Institute, GRAACC-IOP, Department of Dentistry, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Hemato-oncology Service, Dentistry Department, Instituto da Criança ITACI, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Effinger KE, Migliorati CA, Hudson MM, McMullen KP, Kaste SC, Ruble K, Guilcher GMT, Shah AJ, Castellino SM. Oral and dental late effects in survivors of childhood cancer: a Children's Oncology Group report. Support Care Cancer 2014; 22:2009-19. [PMID: 24781353 PMCID: PMC4118932 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2260-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Multi-modality therapy has resulted in improved survival for childhood malignancies. The Children's Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers provide practitioners with exposure- and risk-based recommendations for the surveillance and management of asymptomatic survivors who are at least 2 years from completion of therapy. This review outlines the pathophysiology and risks for oral and dental late effects in pediatric cancer survivors and the rationale for oral and dental screening recommended by the Children's Oncology Group. METHODS An English literature search for oral and dental complications of childhood cancer treatment was undertaken via MEDLINE and encompassed January 1975 to January 2013. Proposed guideline content based on the literature review was approved by a multi-disciplinary panel of survivorship experts and scored according to a modified version of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network "Categories of Consensus" system. RESULTS The Children's Oncology Group oral-dental panel selected 85 relevant citations. Childhood cancer therapy may impact tooth development, salivary function, craniofacial development, and temporomandibular joint function placing some childhood cancer survivors at an increased risk for poor oral and dental health. Additionally, head and neck radiation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation increase the risk of subsequent malignant neoplasms in the oral cavity. Survivors require routine dental care to evaluate for potential side effects and initiate early treatment. CONCLUSIONS Certain childhood cancer survivors are at an increased risk for poor oral and dental health. Early identification of oral and dental morbidity and early interventions can optimize health and quality of life.
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- Karen E Effinger
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplantation, Stanford University, 1000 Welch Rd, Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA,
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Gawade PL, Hudson MM, Kaste SC, Neglia JP, Constine LS, Robison LL, Ness KK. A systematic review of dental late effects in survivors of childhood cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2014; 61:407-16. [PMID: 24424790 PMCID: PMC4281834 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.24842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2013] [Accepted: 10/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Survivors of childhood cancer are at risk for dental late effects. This systematic review summarizes associations between treatment exposures and dental late effects among survivors of childhood cancer. We included investigations with at least 20 study participants conducted for 2 or more years after completion of childhood, adolescent, or young adult cancer therapy. This review suggests both independent and additive effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on dental complications, and identifies vulnerable groups with specific host and treatment characteristics. This summary provides information that will assist clinicians to prevent, detect, and facilitate early intervention for dental late effects.
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- Prasad L. Gawade
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105 ,Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
38105 ,Radiological Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105 ,Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, University of
Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison, Suite 1002, Memphis, TN 38163
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology and Pediatrics, School of Medicine
and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 647,
Rochester, NY 14642
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105
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Akharzouz C, Chauty S, Bodard AG. [Children who received a radiotherapy treatment of the cranio-cervico-facial region: appraisal of the orthodontic treatment need]. Orthod Fr 2013; 84:157-168. [PMID: 23719244 DOI: 10.1051/orthodfr/2013047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 02/17/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Currently, 1 out of 900 adults from the ages of 16 to 44 is a survivor of childhood cancer. The global rate of survival for all types of childhood cancer is close to 80% and progress in treatment and care continues to offer promising results. In the years following treatment, these children, just like other healthy children, should have access to orthodontic care in spite of their chronic health problems. OBJECTIVES A transverse epidemiological study was conducted at the Leon Bernard Cancer Treatment Center in Lyon in order to respond to these requests and to assist orthodontists with the therapeutic difficulties presented by these patients. Our objective was to identify the orthodontic treatment required for children 7 years old or older who received antineoplastic therapy with radiation of the cranio-cervico-facial region. RESULTS The results show that children who received radiation therapy in the cranio-facial region presented delayed growth, facial asymmetry in 74% of the cases, overbite and overjet increased respectively in 70% and 61% of the cases. Dental discrepancies in development were present in 83% of the patients who presented with stunted teeth, premature closing of the apices and hypoplasias. We found sialopathy such as reduced saliva flow rate. Finally, considerable treatment was necessary in 61% of the cases and moderate treatment for 17% of the cases, because of missing teeth, retained deciduous teeth or an increased overjet.
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Nishimura S, Inada H, Sawa Y, Ishikawa H. Risk factors to cause tooth formation anomalies in chemotherapy of paediatric cancers. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2013; 22:353-60. [PMID: 23336315 PMCID: PMC3655612 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of tooth formation anomalies in anti-cancer chemotherapies. Long-term survivors treated by conventional chemotherapy (n = 26), conventional chemotherapy with high-dose chemotherapy (HDC) (n = 14), and HDC with total body irradiation (TBI) (n = 6) were analysed for the incidence of tooth agenesis, microdonts, and short-rooted teeth. The tooth agenesis and/or microdonts were found in second premolars and second molars, but not in first molars or central incisors. The ratio of subjects with tooth agenesis and/or microdonts was 66.7% and 18.2% in subjects administered conventional chemotherapy at <4 years and ≥4 years of age, respectively, while it was 100% and 25% in subjects administered HDC at <4 years and ≥4 years of age. The incidence of tooth formation anomalies did not related with the duration of conventional chemotherapy but increased by HDC. The incidence of tooth formation anomalies did not show significantly differences between the HDC with and without TBI groups, and was higher in busulfan-administered subjects than in subjects given cyclophosphamide. It may be concluded that the high-risk group of tooth agenesis is the subjects with HDC under 4 years of age. However, protocols of conventional chemotherapy are not an important risk factor to cause the tooth formation anomalies.
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- S Nishimura
- Department of Oral Growth & Development, Fukuoka Dental College, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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Pedersen LB, Clausen N, Schrøder H, Schmidt M, Poulsen S. Microdontia and hypodontia of premolars and permanent molars in childhood cancer survivors after chemotherapy. Int J Paediatr Dent 2012; 22:239-43. [PMID: 22092748 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-263x.2011.01199.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adverse long-term general and dental health effects of cancer and cancer therapy during childhood have been reported. AIM To examine the association between chemotherapy before the age of 8 years and (1): microdontia; (2): hypodontia of premolars and permanent molars. MATERIAL AND METHODS In The Danish Registry of Childhood Cancer (DBCR), we identified 203 children who met the following inclusion criteria: (1) age below 8 years at the start of treatment; (2) age between 12 to 18 years upon dental examination; (3) had received chemotherapy The exclusion criterion was radiotherapy to the head and neck. A total of 150 children fulfilled the inclusion criteria. As controls, a random sample of 193 age-matched unexposed children was included. RESULTS Microdontia was found in a total of 88 teeth in 29 (19.3%) of the 150 children who had been exposed to chemotherapy, while none of the controls had microdontia of premolars or permanent molars (difference: 19.3%; 95% CL: 13.5%; 26.4%). The earlier the exposure, the more frequent was microdontia. We found a total of 27 missing premolars and permanent molars in 14 (9.3%) of the exposed children and a total of 18 missing premolars and permanent molars in 8 (4.1%) of the controls (difference: 5.2%; 95% CL: -0.1%; 11.3%). CONCLUSION The present study confirms findings from previous studies that chemotherapy, especially in very young children, causes microdontia and hypodontia of premolars and permanent molars.
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- Lisbeth Bønløkke Pedersen
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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Hsieh SGS, Hibbert S, Shaw P, Ahern V, Arora M. Association of cyclophosphamide use with dental developmental defects and salivary gland dysfunction in recipients of childhood antineoplastic therapy. Cancer 2010; 117:2219-27. [PMID: 21523736 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.25704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2010] [Revised: 09/09/2010] [Accepted: 09/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to examine the effect of antineoplastic therapy on dental development and saliva function in recipients of childhood antineoplastic therapy. METHODS Patients attending the long-term follow-up clinic at Children's Hospital at Westmead, NSW, Australia, were included if they had received treatment prior to 16 years of age and were in remission for more than 5 years. A dental examination and saliva test were performed for each participant. Holtta's Defect Index (HDI) was used to assess tooth aplasia, microdontia, and root-crown ratio on an orthopantomogram (OPG). Multivariable-adjusted regression analyses were used to estimate the association of patient characteristics and treatment modalities with dental outcomes. RESULTS One hundred six participants (61% male) were recruited (response rate = 88%). The mean HDI score was 24.7 ± 17.8. A cumulative dose of cyclophosphamide >7500 mg/m(2) increased the HDI score by 13.06 (P = .01). Recipients of cyclophosphamide also had significantly increased odds of exhibiting very low saliva flow (<0.7 mL/min) (odds ratio = 12.43; 95% confidence interval, 2.08-74.35; P = .006). CONCLUSIONS Children and adolescents who received high doses of cyclophosphamide were at increased risk of dental disturbances. Cyclophosphamide recipients were also at greater risk of exhibiting very low saliva flow. This study applied the HDI to patients receiving all forms of antineoplastic treatment and highlights the dose-dependent relation between cumulative dose of cyclophosphamide and dental disturbances.
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- Susan Gyea-Su Hsieh
- Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia.
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McGovern E, Owens L, Nunn J, Bolas A, Meara AO, Fleming P. Oral features and dental health in Hurler Syndrome following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Int J Paediatr Dent 2010; 20:322-9. [PMID: 20545789 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-263x.2010.01055.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hurler Syndrome is associated with a deficiency of a specific lysosomal enzyme involved in the degradation of glycosaminoglycans. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in early infancy is undertaken to help prevent the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans and improve organ function. AIM To investigate the oral features and dental health of patients with Hurler Syndrome who have undergone successful HSCT. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-five patients (median age 8.6 years) post-HSCT (mean age 9.4 months) underwent oral assessment (mean of 7.5 years post-HSCT). RESULTS Dental development was delayed. Numerous occlusal anomalies were noted including: open-bite, class III skeletal base, dental spacing, primary molar infra-occlusion and ectopic tooth eruption. Dental anomalies included hypodontia, microdontia, enamel defects, thin tapering canine crowns, pointed molar cusps, bulbous molar crowns and molar taurodontism. Tooth roots were usually short/blunted/spindle-like in permanent molars. The prevalence of dental caries was low in the permanent dentition (mean DMFT 0.7) but high in the primary dentition (mean dmft 2.4). Oral hygiene instruction with plaque and or calculus removal was indicated in 71% of those that were dentate. CONCLUSION Patients with Hurler Syndrome post-HSCT are likely to have delayed dental development, a malocclusion, and dental anomalies, particularly hypodontia and microdontia.
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- Eleanor McGovern
- Dental Department, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
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Hong CHL, Napeñas JJ, Hodgson BD, Stokman MA, Mathers-Stauffer V, Elting LS, Spijkervet FKL, Brennan MT. A systematic review of dental disease in patients undergoing cancer therapy. Support Care Cancer 2010; 18:1007-21. [PMID: 20449756 PMCID: PMC2914291 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-010-0873-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2009] [Accepted: 03/29/2010] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the literature and update our current understanding of the impact of present cancer therapies on the dental apparatus (teeth and periodontium) since the 1989 NIH Development Consensus Conference on the Oral Complications of Cancer Therapies. REVIEW METHOD A systematic literature search was conducted with assistance from a research librarian in the databases MEDLINE/PubMed and EMBASE for articles published between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 2008. Each study was independently assessed by two reviewers. Taking into account predetermined quality measures, a weighted prevalence was calculated for the prevalence of dental caries, severe gingival disease, and dental infection. Data on DMFT/dmft, DMFS/dmfs, plaque, and gingival indexes were also gathered. The level of evidence, recommendation, and guideline (if possible) were given for published preventive and management strategies. RESULTS Sixty-four published papers between 1990 and 2008 were reviewed. The weighted overall prevalence of dental caries was 28.1%. The overall DMFT for patients who were post-antineoplastic therapy was 9.19 (SD, 7.98; n = 457). The overall plaque index for patients who were post-antineoplastic therapy was 1.38 (SD, 0.25; n = 189). The GI for patients who were post-chemotherapy was 1.02 (SD, 0.15; n = 162). The weighted prevalence of dental infections/abscess during chemotherapy was reported in three studies and was 5.8%. CONCLUSIONS Patients who were post-radiotherapy had the highest DMFT. The use of fluoride products and chlorhexidine rinses are beneficial in patients who are post-radiotherapy. There continues to be lack of clinical studies on the extent and severity of dental disease that are associated with infectious complications during cancer therapy.
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- Catherine H. L. Hong
- Department of Oral Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232 USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232 USA
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- Program in Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Developmental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, 1801 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233 USA
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre, P.O. Box 301402, Houston, TX 77230-1402 USA
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232 USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232 USA
- Program in Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Developmental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, 1801 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233 USA
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
- Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA
- The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre, P.O. Box 301402, Houston, TX 77230-1402 USA
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RG Groningen, The Netherlands
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Kaste SC, Goodman P, Leisenring W, Stovall M, Hayashi RJ, Yeazel M, Beiraghi S, Hudson MM, Sklar CA, Robison LL, Baker KS. Impact of radiation and chemotherapy on risk of dental abnormalities: a report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. Cancer 2010; 115:5817-27. [PMID: 19834960 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.24670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The current study was performed to describe frequencies and risk factors of altered oral health and odontogenesis in childhood cancer survivors. METHODS In total, 9308 survivors who were diagnosed between 1970 and 1986 and 2951 siblings from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study completed a survey that contained oral-dental health information. The authors analyzed treatment impact, socioeconomic data, and patient demographics on dental outcomes using univariate and multivariate logistic regression models to estimate odds ratios (ORs). RESULTS In multivariate analysis, survivors were more likely to report microdontia (OR, 3.0; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 2.4-3.8), hypodontia (OR, 1.7; 95% CI, 1.4-2.0), root abnormalities (OR, 3.0; 95% CI, 2.2-4.0), abnormal enamel (OR, 2.4; 95% CI, 2.0-2.9), teeth loss>or=6 (OR, 2.6; 95% CI, 1.9-3.6), severe gingivitis (OR, 1.2; 95% CI, 1.0-1.5), and xerostomia (OR, 9.7; 95% CI, 4.8-19.7). Controlling for chemotherapy and socioeconomic factors, radiation exposure of >or=20 Gray to dentition was associated significantly with an increased risk of >or=1 dental abnormality. Dose-dependent alkylating agent therapy significantly increased the risk of >or=1 anatomic/developmental dental abnormalities in survivors who were diagnosed at age<5 years (OR, 1.7, 2.7, and 3.3 for alkylating agent scores of 1, 2, and 3, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Radiation and chemotherapy were independent risk factors for adverse oral-dental sequelae among childhood cancer survivors. The authors concluded that patients who received receiving alkylating agents at age<5 years should be closely monitored.
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- Sue C Kaste
- Department of Radiological Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Department of Radiology, University of Tennessee School of Health Sciences, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
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Hutton A, Bradwell M, English M, Chapple I. The oral health needs of children after treatment for a solid tumour or lymphoma. Int J Paediatr Dent 2010; 20:15-23. [PMID: 20059589 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-263x.2009.00999.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND With increasing survival rates for childhood cancer, late effects are of growing importance. Oral health is central to general health, level of nutrition, quality of life, and is significant in the holistic care of children during cancer therapy. HYPOTHESIS The oral health needs of children treated for solid tumours/lymphoma will be greater than the general population, groups will differ according to tumour and treatment. DESIGN One hundred and twenty patients, 0-17 years, under follow-up from 01/07/06 to 07/02/07 were investigated for caries, opacities, microdontia, and gingivitis. Analysis was performed with stratification according to tumour and treatment. Comparisons made with the UK 2003 Child Dental Health Survey. RESULTS The neuroblastoma group and high-dose chemotherapy with stem-cell rescue (HDCSCR) therapy group had increased caries of the primary teeth. Chi-squared analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship (P < 0.03) between the age at receipt of chemotherapy (<3.5 years) and the presence of microdont teeth. CONCLUSION Oral health care is important for all patients particularly those with a neuroblastoma, or who received HDCSCR. Patients should be advised about the possibility of microdontia in the permanent dentition following chemotherapy under 3.5 years.
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- Alison Hutton
- Dental Specialties Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham UK.
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Nomura R, Nakano K, Inagaki S, Taniguchi N, Okawa R, Matsumoto M, Ooshima T. Developmental anomalies of permanent teeth identified in children who received chemotherapy: Report of three cases. PEDIATRIC DENTAL JOURNAL 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s0917-2394(10)70218-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nathan PC, Ford JS, Henderson TO, Hudson MM, Emmons KM, Casillas JN, Lown EA, Ness KK, Oeffinger KC. Health behaviors, medical care, and interventions to promote healthy living in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study cohort. J Clin Oncol 2009; 27:2363-73. [PMID: 19255308 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.21.1441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Childhood cancer survivors are at risk for medical and psychosocial late effects as a result of their cancer and its therapy. Promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors and provision of regular risk-based medical care and surveillance may modify the evolution of these late effects. This manuscript summarizes publications from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) that have examined health behaviors, risk-based health care, and interventions to promote healthy lifestyle practices. Long-term survivors use tobacco and alcohol and have inactive lifestyles at higher rates than is ideal given their increased risk of cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic late effects. Nearly 90% of survivors report receiving some form of medical care. However, only 18% report medical visits related to their prior cancer that include discussion or ordering of screening tests or counseling on how to reduce the specific risks arising from their cancer. One low-cost, peer-driven intervention trial has been successful in improving smoking cessation within the CCSS cohort. On the basis of data from CCSS investigations, several trials to promote improved medical surveillance among high-risk groups within the cohort are underway. Despite their long-term risks, many survivors of childhood cancer engage in risky health behaviors and do not receive adequate risk-based medical care.
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Cubukçu CE, Sevinir B. Dental health indices of long-term childhood cancer survivors who had oral supervision during treatment: a case-control study. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2008; 25:638-46. [PMID: 18850476 DOI: 10.1080/08880010802237849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The aim of this case-control study was to compare the dental health of a group of long-term survivors of childhood cancer with that of age- and gender-matched healthy controls. All children who had been progress- and/or disease-free for at least 5 years were selected. Caries indices for permanent dentition (DMF/T) and primary dentition (dmf/t) were calculated. Past data were collected from medical and dental records and read separately by one of the authors. The mean age of the subjects at the initial diagnosis of the disease was 4.3 +/- 0.3 yr (range 0.5-14 yr). The mean time lapse from the cessation of the therapy to the present dental examination was 5.0 +/- 0.7 yr. The study group had significantly (p < .001) more carious lesions in their primary teeth than the control group. The mean dmf/t value was 5.8 +/- 0.6 in the long-term survivors compared to 3.4 +/- 0.2 in the controls. The difference in DMF/T value of those children was statistically insignificant (p > .05) compared to healthy subjects (2.1 +/- 0.6 and 1.6 +/- 0.2, respectively). There was a significant positive correlation between the presence of head and neck radiotherapy (r = 0.427, p < .05), the number of months the child had been on chemotherapy (r = 0.413, p < .01), the number of fluoride gel treatments (r = .361, p < .05), and dmf/t values, separately. Based on the results of this study, our Unit now considers a through semiannual dental examination for every child who will be or has been treated at Pediatric Oncology Department to be mandatory. The focus should be on caries prevention and include dietary counseling, oral hygiene, and fluoride applications if necessary.
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- Ciğdem Elbek Cubukçu
- Pediatric Dental Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey.
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Kurt BA, Armstrong GT, Cash DK, Krasin MJ, Morris EB, Spunt SL, Robison LL, Hudson MM. Primary care management of the childhood cancer survivor. J Pediatr 2008; 152:458-66. [PMID: 18346496 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2007] [Revised: 07/30/2007] [Accepted: 10/01/2007] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Beth A Kurt
- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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Elting LS, Avritscher EBC, Cooksley CD, Cardenas-Turanzas M, Garden AS, Chambers MS. Psychosocial and economic impact of cancer. Dent Clin North Am 2008; 52:231-52, x. [PMID: 18154872 DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2007.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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This article explores the psychosocial and economic implications of cancer and their relevance to the clinician. After a general overview of the topic, the authors focus on aspects of particular importance to the dental professional, including the psychosocial and economic implications of the oral complications of cancer and its therapy, head and neck cancers, and special issues among children with cancer and cancer survivors.
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- Linda S Elting
- Section of Health Services Research, Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 447, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Zwetchkenbaum SR, Oh WS. Prosthodontic management of abnormal tooth development secondary to chemoradiotherapy: a clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 2007; 98:429-35. [PMID: 18061736 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3913(07)60141-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Late effects of chemoradiotherapy for childhood cancer treatment include developmental disturbances of the maxillofacial and dentoalveolar structures. Prosthodontic rehabilitation of these patients presents a significant challenge in restoring function, esthetics, and comfort. This clinical report describes the prosthodontic management of a young patient who received chemoradiotherapy for neuroblastoma and subsequently developed tooth abnormalities. Osseointegrated implants and an implant-connecting bar along with an attachment system were used to provide retention, support, and stability of a removable mandibular overdenture opposing a conventional maxillary complete denture.
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- Samuel R Zwetchkenbaum
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Hospital Dentistry, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0018, USA.
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Remmers D, Bökkerink JPM, Katsaros C. Microdontia after chemotherapy in a child treated for neuroblastoma. Orthod Craniofac Res 2007; 9:206-10. [PMID: 17101028 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-6343.2006.00374.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Chemotherapy used on paediatric oncology patients often causes disturbances in dental development. Aim of this case report is to present the late effects of chemotherapy on dental development in a patient treated for neuroblastoma at early age. DESIGN Case report. RESULTS This paper presents a female patient treated at early age with surgery and chemotherapy for a neuroblastoma (stage IVS) in the right thorax and massive liver metastases. The examination of the patient at age 11.7 years showed microdontia of six teeth. In three of them size and form of the crown were affected, while in the other three the size was reduced but the form was not affected. CONCLUSIONS Chemotherapy on children treated for neuroblastoma can adversely influence tooth development. This has to be taken into consideration by the dentist when monitoring the development of the dentition and occlusion.
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- D Remmers
- Department of Orthodontics and Oral Biology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Marec-Berard P, Azzi D, Chaux-Bodard AG, Lagrange H, Gourmet R, Bergeron C. Long-term effects of chemotherapy on dental status in children treated for nephroblastoma. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2005; 22:581-8. [PMID: 16166051 DOI: 10.1080/08880010500198848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Dental abnormalities among children treated at a young age for Wilms tumor are reported. The authors retrospectively reviewed the dental records and panoramic radiographs of 27 children treated for nephroblastoma between 1994 and 1998. They evaluated the frequency of apparent microdontia, excessive caries, root stunting, hypodontia, and enamel hypoplasia and compared this group to a control group of 78 children. Seventy percent of the children developed dental abnormalities, comprising root stunting (44%), enamel hypoplasia (22%), microdontia (18%), and hypodontia (7%). Results of control subjects were significantly different regarding dental abnormalities, especially microdontia and taurodontia. These results indicate that chemotherapy in children may lead to troubles affecting teeth growing at the time of treatment. Information and prospective dental care are needed, and further investigations are required.
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- P Marec-Berard
- Pediatric Oncology Department, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.
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Vaughan MD, Rowland CC, Tong X, Srivastava DK, Hale GA, Rochester R, Kaste SC. Dental abnormalities in children preparing for pediatric bone marrow transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2005; 36:863-6. [PMID: 16184186 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1705111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The purpose of our study was to describe the types and frequencies of altered dental development in pediatric patients preparing for bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Retrospective review of the medical records and panoramic radiographs of all patients who underwent BMT at St Jude Children's Research Hospital between 1990 and 2000 for whom pre-BMT dental examination and panoramic radiography records were available. All patients were treated on institutional protocols. We recorded patient demographics and radiographic evidence of microdontia, hypodontia, taurodontia, root stunting, caries, enamel pearls, and pulpal calcifications. The 259 patients identified (150 male and 109 female) had a median age of 12.82 years (range, 3.18-25.93 years) at the time of BMT. In total, 203 were Caucasian, 38 were African-American, and 18 were of other races. In all, 150 (57.9%) had abnormal dentition. The most common dental abnormalities were caries (n=84), pulpal calcifications (n = 34), and dental extractions (n = 33). Developmental abnormalities occurred less frequently: taurodontia (n = 8), hypodontia (n = 10), microdontia (n = 11), and root stunting (n = 11). Dental abnormalities are prevalent in children undergoing BMT. Pre-transplant oral hygiene and dental examination should be standard care in order to minimize potential sites of infection.
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- M D Vaughan
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Vaughan MD, Rowland CC, Tong X, Srivastava DK, Hale GA, Rochester R, Kaste SC. Dental abnormalities after pediatric bone marrow transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2005; 36:725-9. [PMID: 16113667 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1705136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Our purpose was to describe the types and frequencies of altered dental development in pediatric patients following bone marrow transplantation (BMT). A retrospective review of the medical records and panoramic radiographs of all patients who underwent BMT at St Jude Children's Research Hospital between 1990 and 2000, for whom pre-BMT and post-BMT dental examination and panoramic radiography records were available, is presented. All patients were treated on institutional protocols. We recorded patient demographics and radiographic evidence of microdontia, hypodontia, taurodontia, root stunting, caries, enamel pearls, dental restorations/extractions and pulpal calcification. The 99 patients identified (52 males, 47 females) had a median age of 13.5 years (range, 3.4-25.9 years) at the time of BMT. In all, 73 were Caucasian, 15 were African-American, and 11 were of other races. The frequency of radiographically evident root stunting in permanent teeth was significantly increased after BMT (P<0.001), but there was no significant change in the frequency of other dental abnormalities after BMT. Dental abnormalities are prevalent in survivors of childhood BMT, but only root stunting appeared to progress with BMT.
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- M D Vaughan
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38105-2794, USA
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Hölttä P, Hovi L, Saarinen-Pihkala UM, Peltola J, Alaluusua S. Disturbed root development of permanent teeth after pediatric stem cell transplantation. Dental root development after SCT. Cancer 2005; 103:1484-93. [PMID: 15739206 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.20967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Deficient dental root development has been reported after conventional pediatric anticancer therapy, but less information is available on stem cell transplantation (SCT) recipients. METHODS Root-crown (R/C) ratios of fully developed permanent teeth were assessed from panoramic radiographs of 52 SCT recipients, who were treated when they were age < 10 years. Using standard deviation scores (SDSs), the authors compared the R/C ratios to the corresponding tooth and gender-specific values in a healthy population. The percentage of affected R/C ratios per individual was examined in a subgroup of 39 (SG39) patients with advanced tooth development. The effects of total body irradiation (TBI) and SCT age on the R/C ratios were studied in TBI and high-dose chemotherapy (HDC = non-TBI) groups and in 3 age groups (< or = 3.0 years, 3.1-5.0 years, > or = 5.1 years). RESULTS Per individual, 77% of the fully developed permanent teeth were affected in SG39. At the tooth level, in 77% of the 945 teeth studied (52 patients), the R/C ratios were outside +/-2 SDSs. More teeth were affected in the TBI (85%) than in the non-TBI (55%) group (P < 0.001). The teeth of the patients who were ages 3.1-5.0 years old at SCT presented with the most severe aberrations of the R/C ratio (mean SDS = -4.4) whereas the teeth of the youngest (age < or = 3.0 years) and the oldest (age > or = 5.1 years) patients were equally affected (mean SDSs = -3.1 and -3.0, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Disturbances of dental root growth always followed pediatric SCT. HDC alone intensely harmed root growth but TBI further increased the adverse effects that were most extensive in the patients 3.1-5.0 years at SCT. These sequelae should be taken into account during the lifelong dental follow-up to minimize the clinical consequences of dental injuries.
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- Päivi Hölttä
- Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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Hölttä P, Alaluusua S, Saarinen-Pihkala UM, Peltola J, Hovi L. Agenesis and microdontia of permanent teeth as late adverse effects after stem cell transplantation in young children. Cancer 2004; 103:181-90. [PMID: 15540242 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.20762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of the current study was to examine the occurrence of tooth agenesis and microdontia in pediatric stem cell transplantation (SCT) recipients. METHODS The impact of total body irradiation (TBI) and age at SCT on agenesis and microdontia of permanent teeth was examined in 55 patients from panoramic radiographs. Assessment A1 (for tooth agenesis and microdontia) excluded the third molars, and assessment A2 (for tooth agenesis) included the third molars. Patients were grouped according to TBI status (the TBI group vs. the non-TBI group) and age at SCT (patients age < or = 3.0 years [Group Y], patients ages 3.1-5.0 years [Group M], and patients age > or = 5.1 years [Group O]). RESULTS From 1 to 12 teeth were missing in 77%, 40%, and 0% of patients (assessment A1) in Groups Y, M, and O, respectively (Group Y vs. Group M, P=0.055; Group Y vs. Group O, P < 0.001; and Group M vs. Group O, P=0.002), increasing to 83%, 78%, and 43%, respectively, when the third molars were included (assessment A2; P values were not significant). Correspondingly, 75%, 60%, and 13%, respectively, of patients had 1-12 microdontic teeth (assessment A1: Group Y vs. Group M, P=0.306; Group Y vs. Group O, P <0.001; and Group M vs. Group O, P=0.003). Recipient age at the time of SCT was found to have a negative correlation with the number of missing teeth (P=0.001) and microdontic teeth (P=0.005). TBI appeared to have little effect on the prevalence of tooth agenesis (assessment A1: TBI group, 32%; non-TBI group, 29%; assessment A2: TBI group, 72%; non-TBI group, 46%; P values were not significant) or on the prevalence of microdontia (assessment A1: TBI, 41%; non-TBI, 50%; P value was not significant). A tendency toward an increased number of affected teeth was noticed in the group of patients who received TBI. CONCLUSIONS Depending on their age at SCT, 50-100% of pediatric SCT recipients will later present with agenesis and/or microdontia of permanent teeth that may jeopardize occlusal development. Young age (< or = 5.0 years) at SCT was found to be a stronger risk factor than TBI, although TBI caused additive impairment.
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- Päivi Hölttä
- Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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Yeazel MW, Gurney JG, Oeffinger KC, Mitby PA, Mertens AC, Hudson MM, Robison LL. An examination of the dental utilization practices of adult survivors of childhood cancer: a report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. J Public Health Dent 2004; 64:50-4. [PMID: 15078062 DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.2004.tb02726.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study characterized the self-reported dental utilization practice of long-term survivors of childhood cancer, a group at increased risk for treatment-induced dental abnormalities. METHODS 9,434 survivors and a comparison group of 3,858 siblings completed a 289-item survey that included a question on when their last dental visit occurred. RESULTS Within the last year 60.4 percent of survivors reported a dental visit. The groups less likely to report a recent dental visit include minority subjects, subjects with low levels of educational attainment, subjects with annual household incomes < dollar 20,000, and those without health insurance. No significant differences between survivors and siblings were seen. Male survivors exposed to cranial radiation were slightly more likely than other male survivors to report a recent dental visit (OR = 1.27, 95% CI = 1.12, 1.44). CONCLUSIONS The dental utilization practices among survivors of childhood cancer are below recommended levels, even among those at highest risk for dental abnormalities.
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- Mark W Yeazel
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Family Practice and Community Health, Mayo Medical Code 381, 420 Delaware Street, SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
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Lucas V, Roberts G. Commentary. Eur J Cancer 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2004.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Belfield PM, Dwyer AA. Oral complications of childhood cancer and its treatment. Eur J Cancer 2004; 40:1035-41; discussion 1042-4. [PMID: 15093579 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2003.09.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2003] [Revised: 09/19/2003] [Accepted: 09/29/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- P M Belfield
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Oğuz A, Cetiner S, Karadeniz C, Alpaslan G, Alpaslan C, Pinarli G. Long-term effects of chemotherapy on orodental structures in children with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Eur J Oral Sci 2004; 112:8-11. [PMID: 14871187 DOI: 10.1111/j.0909-8836.2004.00094.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the late effects of treatment for childhood non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) on oral health and dental development. Thirty-six long-term survivors that had been treated with chemotherapy of childhood NHL were included in this study and 36 volunteers with similar age and sex distribution served as controls. Both groups underwent a complete orodental examination for decayed, missing and filled teeth and surfaces, gingival and periodontal health according to the Loe-Silness Gingival Index and Sillnes-Loe Plaque Index, enamel defects and discolorations, root malformations, eruption status, agenesis, premature apexifications and microdontia. The severity of these disturbances related to age at the time of NHL diagnosis were also evaluated by creating two groups as < 5 yr and > 5 yr. Although none of the parameters altered with age, patients had significantly higher plaque index, more enamel discolorations and root malformations than did the controls. The results show that long-term survivors of NHL patients exhibit some orodental disturbances that may be attributed to the chemotherapy regimens.
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- Aynur Oğuz
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Marec-Berard P, Bergeron C, Frappaz D, Philip T, Gorry F, Chaux-Bodard AG, Gourmet R. [Anomalies of dental development in children receiving chemotherapy]. Arch Pediatr 2002; 9:1212-3. [PMID: 12503519 DOI: 10.1016/s0929-693x(02)00101-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Hölttä P, Alaluusua S, Saarinen-Pihkala UM, Wolf J, Nyström M, Hovi L. Long-term adverse effects on dentition in children with poor-risk neuroblastoma treated with high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation with or without total body irradiation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2002; 29:121-7. [PMID: 11850706 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1703330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2001] [Accepted: 10/08/2001] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Chemo- and radiotherapy may have injurious effects on developing teeth. In this long-term follow-up study among poor-risk neuroblastoma (NBL) survivors our aims were: (1) to assess both the type and extent of the side-effects of the anticancer treatment on tooth development; and (2) to develop an index for expressing total damage to the permanent dentition. We studied the dental development from panoramic radiographs (PRG) of 18 long-term survivors treated under the age of 6 years with high-dose (HD) chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) for poor-risk NBL. The myeloablative therapy was either HD chemotherapy and fractionated total body irradiation (TBI) of 10-12 Gy (TBI group, n = 10) or HD chemotherapy only (non-TBI group, n = 8). A defect index (DeI) was developed to describe the damage to the permanent dentition. The DeI was also tested in 18 healthy adolescents. All NBL patients had disturbances in dental development including short roots, arrested root development, microdontia and tooth aplasia. After TBI, 9/10 patients had very severe root defects, in contrast to none in the non-TBI group. All children in the TBI group had 2-12 (mean 6.6) missing permanent teeth, while 2/5 in the non-TBI group (3/8 excluded due to young age) had two and four missing permanent teeth, respectively. Microdontia was found at equal frequency in both groups. The mean value of the DeI was 70.0 (range 28-117) in the TBI group, 15.2 (range 4-34) in the non-TBI group (P<0.001, Mann-Whitney U test) and 1.8 (range 0-15) in healthy adolescents. Disturbances in dental development may compromise occlusal function in poor-risk NBL patients after ASCT, especially when TBI is included in the conditioning regimen. Long-term dental follow-up and rehabilitation is required.
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- P Hölttä
- Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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