Case for diagnosis

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Calistru, AM (Author) Other; Carmen Silva (Author) FMUP; Bettencourt, H (Author) Other; Azevedo, F (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Vol. 87

Pages: 791-792

ISSN: 0365-0596

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 5 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-5SX

Abstract (EN): Riga-Fede disease is a rare, benign disorder characterized by reactive ulceration of the oral mucosa associated with repetitive dental traumatism. It was first described in children with neurologic disorders and is very rare in adults. This case report describes the occurrence of a large ulcer of the tongue, resembling squamous cell carcinoma, in an adult with hemiparesis. The lesion cleared after neurologic recovery. This case highlights the importance of considering this disorder in the differential diagnosis of oral mucosal ulcerations.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 2