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Oral manifestations in Kindler syndrome: case report and discussion of literature findings
Author(s) -
Barbosa Nathalia Mocellin,
Visioli Fernanda,
Martins Manoela Domingues,
Martins Marco Antônio Trevizani,
Munerato Maria Cristina
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/scd.12165
Subject(s) - medicine , poikiloderma , dermatology , alveolar ridge , epidermolysis bullosa , buccal mucosa , pathology , dentistry , oral cavity , surgery , implant
Kindler syndrome is a rare genetic disorder showing some predominant clinical manifestations, for example, trauma‐induced blisters, progressive poikiloderma, skin atrophy, and photosensitivity. Oral manifestations are not commonly described and can be often misdiagnosed. This report describes the case of a female patient diagnosed with Kindler syndrome showing the classical clinical features affecting the skin, in addition to oral lesions manifesting as keratotic plaques and ulcers affecting the buccal mucosa, floor of the mouth, alveolar ridge, hard palate, and soft palate. An incisional biopsy was performed to confirm the diagnostic hypothesis of an autoimmune lesion possibly related with the syndrome. Knowledge about the possible manifestations of the Kindler syndrome is important to improve its management.