ORAL MANIFESTATION OF BLOOD DISEASES (LITERATURE DATA)

M. Nakova, M. Zuzelova, J. Alimani, M. Stojanova

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to review orofacial manifestation of hematologic diseases (anemia, leukemia and some hemorrhagic syndromes). It is very important that the dental profession recognize these early signs, for many of these conditions may be cured if recognized in their early stage and operative procedures should not be carried out in cases in which a disease of serious prognosis is present. More importance, hematologic disease for dentists are: iron deficiency anemia; megaloblastic anemia; Plummer-Vinson syndrome; agranulocytosis; leukemia; coagulation disorders of homeostasis. Oral signs and symptoms may be the first clinical evidence of underlying blood disorders, and the dental health practitioner must pay careful attention to possible indicators of occult disease. Diseases of blood frequently affect soft and the hard tissues of mouth with different characteristics.

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