Rare Cases of Hide Bound Disease With Dental Implications
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: Scleroderma or Hide bound disease is a rare autoimmune disease of the connective tissue characterized by fibrosis and thickening of various tissues. Prevalence of the disease is approximately 2.7 cases per 100,000 persons per year, and orofacial involvement in localized scleroderma is reported to be 7%. This case presents with typical scleroderma features of claw deformity and mouse facies. Special dental considerations which have to be kept in mind for these patients are discussed in the article Keywords: Scleroderma, mouse face, collagen
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Dr. Vela D Desai, Dr. Swati Phore
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