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Oral complications associated with sickle cell anemia

1996; Elsevier BV; Volume: 82; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s1079-2104(96)80261-7

1528-395X

Martin Kelleher, Karl Bishop, Peter Briggs,

Blood groups and transfusion

Sickle cell anemia is a multisystem disease that can affect the oral region. This article reviews previously reported oral complications associated with this disease and describes the cause of these problems. A case history describes a patient with multiple oral problems after a sickle cell crisis. The diagnostic and management problems of this case are highlighted. The need for a multidisciplinary approach to the care of these patients is emphasized. Sickle cell anemia is a multisystem disease that can affect the oral region. This article reviews previously reported oral complications associated with this disease and describes the cause of these problems. A case history describes a patient with multiple oral problems after a sickle cell crisis. The diagnostic and management problems of this case are highlighted. The need for a multidisciplinary approach to the care of these patients is emphasized.