An unusual case of erythema multiforme presenting to an orthodontic department : A case report

A 16-year-old female patient presented to the orthodontic department with a 2-week history of painful oral lesions that were affecting her ability to eat. Clinical examination revealed widespread oral ulceration, crusted bleeding from the lips with evidence of a herpes simplex infection in the region of the right buccal commissure. A diagnosis of oral erythema multiforme (EM) was made after a detailed clinical history and examination by the oral and maxillofacial team. Supportive care was provided alongside management with topical corticosteroids. Within 6 weeks of initial presentation, complete resolution of the lesions had occurred and the patient was able to resume active orthodontic treatment.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:51

Enthalten in:

Journal of orthodontics - 51(2024), 1 vom: 01. März, Seite 60-62

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Monaghan, Liam [VerfasserIn]
Dugdale, Charlotte [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
Cross-infection control
Health services and quality of life aspects
Interdisciplinary treatment
Journal Article
Minor oral surgery-orthodontic interface
Perio-orthodontic interface

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Date Completed 11.03.2024

Date Revised 11.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1177/14653125231172212

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM356166783