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Orofacial granulomatosis: A diagnostic problem for the unwary and a management dilemma. Case reports
Author(s) -
Clayden Arabelle M.,
Bleys Caroline M.,
Jones Sandra F.,
Saage Neil W.,
Aldred Michael J.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1997.tb00126.x
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , dilemma , medicine , intensive care medicine , surgery , epistemology , philosophy
Orofacial granulomatosis is a condition that may be difficult to diagnose for those unfamiliar with the entity. This paper describes two cases and addresses the presentation, pathogenesis and treatment. The clinical recognition of this condition is important as is the subsequent investigation by an appropriate specialist. Management of patients needs to take into account the results of further investigations, the patient's expectations, and the severity of the condition.