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Ximenes IDS, Filho OVDO, Malta CEN, Dantas TS, Alves APNN, Mota MRL, Sousa FB. Dental infection associated with exuberant gingival necrosis in a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A case report. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2020; 41:277-281. [PMID: 33368558 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12552] [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: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a hematological disorder that affects hematopoietic stem cells. An association with other hematological diseases, such as hemolytic anemia and neutropenia, is observed with a high occurrence of aplastic anemia. The aim of the present study is to report a case of dental infection in a patient with PNH exhibiting exuberant gingival involvement. A 45-year-old male patient sought the Federal University of Ceara reporting severe toothache associated with tooth 24. Clinical examination revealed that the tooth was associated with an apparent fistula and a yellowish lesion with smooth surface located in the palate. The patient had interrupted the medication to control PNH. Blood transfusion was requested due to deficient hematological parameters. Tooth extraction and excisional biopsy were performed under antibiotic coverage. In the postoperative period, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) was performed. Histopathological examination revealed connective tissue showing extensive necrotic areas, accumulation of basophilic material, numerous cyst-like cavities, and degenerated cells. Histopathological findings were compatible with the initial clinical diagnosis of gingival necrosis. The patient evolved with febrile neutropenia, requiring hospitalization for 1 month. Improvement in the overall health was observed after the administration of antibiotics, eculizumab, and weekly LLLT at the biopsy site.
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Affiliation(s)
- Iury da Silva Ximenes
- Division of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Department of Dentistry, Unichristus, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Department of Dentistry, Unichristus, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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Oral Rehabilitation of an Osteopetrosis Patient with Osteomyelitis. Case Rep Dent 2016; 2016:6930567. [PMID: 27148461 PMCID: PMC4842355 DOI: 10.1155/2016/6930567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Osteopetrosis is a congenital disorder characterized by increasing osteoclastic function resulting in osteomyelitis in the jaws. Orofacial findings in osteopetrosis patients are unerupted, malformed, or delayed teeth and many dental caries due to vulnerable enamel and dentin and osteomyelitis. Many reports have described that maxilla is an uncommon site of occurrence for osteomyelitis due to cortical bone morphology and collateral circulation. This report aims to discuss clinical features and prosthodontic management of a patient with clinical features of adult form of osteopetrosis and osteomyelitis in both jaws. The patient has reported better masticatory and speech efficiency with removable dentures in maxillary and mandibular jaw and also self-esteem improvement and family interaction.
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