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[Iatrogenic stomatitis].
Brigitte Hüttenberger1, Loïc Vaillant
1Service de chirurgie maxillo-faciale et stomatologie, Hôpital Trousseau-CHRU Tours 37044 Tours. b.huttenberger@chu-tours.fr
La Revue Du Praticien
|April 12, 2002
Summary
Iatrogenic diseases manifest in the oral cavity, causing lesions like pigmentations and xerostomia. Careful examination of these oral lesions can often link them to drug therapies.
Area of Science:
- Oral medicine
- Dental pathology
- Pharmacology
Context:
- The oral cavity frequently exhibits iatrogenic disease manifestations.
- These lesions can mimic common oral conditions such as aphthous ulcers or lichen planus.
Purpose:
- To highlight the diverse oral manifestations of iatrogenic disease.
- To emphasize the role of drug therapies in causing these oral lesions.
- To underscore the importance of clinical examination in identifying drug-induced oral conditions.
Summary:
- Iatrogenic oral lesions include mucosal pigmentations, gingival hypertrophy, ulcerations, mucositis, and xerostomia.
- These conditions, often stemming from drug therapies, can be mistaken for other oral diseases.
- A thorough investigation of oral lesions aids in establishing the causal link to medications.
Impact:
- Enhances diagnostic accuracy for oral medicine and dentistry.
- Improves patient care by identifying medication side effects.
- Contributes to understanding the oral health implications of pharmaceutical treatments.