Drugs Causing Orofacial Pigmentation: An Overview of Literature

Hasan, Shamimul; Khan, Nabeel Ishrat; Sherwani, Osama Adeel Khan; Rafi, Shane; Siddiqui, Ayesha

doi:10.7897/2230-8407.04510

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“…But iron deficiency anemia, nutritional deficiencies, genetic predisposition, and autoimmune etiologies may be the contributing factors. Iron deficiency anemia is most widely accepted etiology as the symptoms are improved with iron supplementation as also noted in our patient [1]. Iron deficiency causes rapid depletion of iron-dependent oxidative enzymes which results in myasthenic changes in muscles of alimentary tract, causing mucosal degeneration, muscle atrophy, and esophageal web formation, and also leads to neoplastic changes of the pharynx and upper esophagus.…”

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“…Subsequently, Porter Paisley Vinson in 1919 reported a relation between the dysphagia and angulation of the esophagus and also stated that this type of dysphagia presented with three characteristic manifestations: anemia, dysphagia, and atrophic glossitis and attributed the first description of this entity to the earlier report of Plummer [1]. Since then, the syndrome associated with these symptoms has been called Plummer Vinson syndrome.…”

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“…Other features may include esophagitis, cardiospasm, achlorhydria, nail deformation that includes koilonychias or clubbing, enlargement of spleen and thyroid, splenic tumors, dermatitis, seborrheica, hyperkeratosis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, and visual disturbances [1]. …”

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“…These manifestations should be properly recognized before the patient receives appropriate diagnosis and referral for treatment. The importance of understanding these manifestations also lies in the fact that these orofacial signs and symptoms may be the first or the only clinical presentation that may alert the dental surgeon regarding an underlying systemic disorder [1]. …”

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Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature

Karthikeyan

Aswath

Kumaresan

2017

Case Reports in Dentistry

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Introduction Plummer Vinson syndrome also known as Paterson Brown-Kelly syndrome is a syndrome associated with the triad of symptoms comprising microcytic hypochromic anemia, oesophageal strictures, and dysphagia. PVS is commonly found in women of middle age especially in the fourth and fifth decade of life and is rarely reported in males. Case Report The authors report a case of 43-year-old male patient who presented with the classic symptoms of Plummer Vinson syndrome. Conclusion Dentists have to be familiar with symptoms of PVS and a thorough clinical examination of the patient is necessary for early diagnosis and treatment. As PVS is a precancerous condition with high malignant potential, early diagnosis is of utmost importance for better prognosis. Clinical Significance Mutual interaction of systemic and oral health has largely been underestimated by many patients in the developing countries and hence this report includes a note on importance of adequate medical history taking and its relevance to the dental health and treatment.

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Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature

Karthikeyan

Aswath

Kumaresan

2017

Case Reports in Dentistry

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“…3 In the other hand, exogenous factor of GP is related to incorporation of foreign substances into the tissue. Sources of these external substances may be the result of some behavior, such as gingival tattoo, medication and smoking, etc.…”

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Association between duration of residence with gingival pigmentation in Nuha District, East Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Samad¹

2017

J Dentomaxillofac Sci

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Objective : Gingival pigmentation (changes of the gingival color) from brown to black discoloration may occur due to exogenous and endogenous factor. Increased concentration of heavy metal in the blood has been known to be one of the exogenous factors that could lead to gingival pigmentation. Nuha is a sub-district in South Sulawesi which soil contains high concentration of nickel and other heavy metals. Heavy metal contaminations in the water, soil, or air have detrimental effects on human health, particularly the oral cavity.Material and Methods : This study proposed to determine the association between duration of residence with gingival pigmentation to the community of Nuha District of East Luwu society. This study was a descriptive observational with cross-sectional study design.Results : The population in this study was all of the Nuha residents. The sampling technique used was simple two-stage cluster sampling. Gingival pigmentation in this study was measured using Dummet Oral Pigmentation Index (DOPI).Conclusion : The data obtained showed significant association between duration of residence with maxillar and mandibular gingival pigmentation in the residents of Nuha District of Luwu Timur. p-value for maxillar DOPI was 0.003 and for mandibular DOPI was 0.000.

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Therapeutical procedures in patients with trigeminal neuralgia – literature review

Shushak¹,

Popovski²,

Mitikj³

et al. 2020

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Trigeminal neuralgia (ТN) is the most common pathological condition of the cranial nerves and the most common cause of pain in the orofacial region. More and more literary data indicate that a in significant number of patients, ТN is caused by compression on the root of the trigeminal nerve, close to its entry into the pons in the aberrant arterial or venous loop leading to pathohistological changes in the nerve while in most of the same, the etiological factor for the pathology of TN remains a mystery. Numerous medical and surgical procedures are available, usually without a number of randomized clinical trials and studies of placebo-controlled groups. As a result, most patients experience refractory pain, which has a significant effect on reducing their quality of life. It is still unclear how available treatment methods can be best used. Medical treatment consists of anticonvulsant drugs, muscle relaxants and neuroleptic agents, alternative treatments with botulinum toxin. In patients resistant to drug therapy, promising i.е. recommended surgical procedures include microvascular decompression, gamma-knife surgery, and percutaneous techniques of the Gasser ganglion. In this paper we will present a systematic review of the literature and investigate the outcome of different types of therapeutic procedures in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.

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Drugs Causing Orofacial Pigmentation: An Overview of Literature

Cited by 3 publications

References 33 publications

Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature

Plummer Vinson Syndrome: A Rare Syndrome in Male with Review of the Literature

Association between duration of residence with gingival pigmentation in Nuha District, East Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Therapeutical procedures in patients with trigeminal neuralgia – literature review

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