Dentistry
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Orofacial Granulomatosis- A Circuitous Route to Diagnosis |
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Address : Dr. Karthikeya Patil Room No 4, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS University,S.S Nagar Mysore – 570015, India. Email: patilkarthik@gmail.com |
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Orofacial granulomatosis(OFG) is a rare multifactorial clinicopathologic disorder which can exhibit wide spectrum of orofacial manifestations. Its clinical presentation is indistinguishable from numerous systemic conditions making its diagnosis and treatment a challenging task for oral health care practitioners. An extensive diagnostic work up is essential to recognize and manage this rare disease and keep a watch for development of any specific systemic granulomatoses. A case of OFG which was identified after an elaborate diagnostic work up in a 65-year-old female patient is reported. A review of prevailing relevant literature is also put forth. | ||||||
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