Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.809**
- H-Index: 6
- ISSN: 2474-1655
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655
Major Scope
- Dentistry and Oral Biology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Infectious Disease
- Genetics
- Signs and Symptoms-Clinical Findings
- Surgery Cases
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abstract
Citation: Ann Clin Case Rep. 2016;1(1):1133.DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655.1133
Characteristics of Orofacial Amyloidosis: A Case Series
Xiaosong Liu, Peiru Zhou and Hong Hua
Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, China
*Correspondance to: Xiaosong Liu
PDF Full Text Research Article | Open Access
Abstract:
Amyloidosis derived from abnormal extracellular fibril deposits may contribute to multiple organ dysfunctions. The recognition of amyloidosis-associated orofacial changes may be beneficial for early diagnosis. This retrospective study determined the characteristics of orofacial amyloidosis to aid in recognition of this disease. The study included 11 patients who visited Peking University School of Stomatology from 1993 to 2015 and were diagnosed with orofacial amyloidosis. The median age at onset, most commonly affected site, predominant oral feature of amyloidosis, and complications were presented. We concluded that the recognition of amyloidosis-associated orofacial changes may be beneficial for the diagnosis of amyloidosis and the discovery of underlying disease.
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Cite the Article:
Liu X, Zhou P, Hua H. Characteristics of Orofacial Amyloidosis: A Case Series. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2016; 1: 1133.
