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[Traumatic ulceration of the tongue in an infant]

L Dubois1, K H D M Keuning, J A H Lindeboom

  • 1Afdeling Mondziekten en Kaakchirurgie van het Academisch Medisch Centrum en het Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (AMC/ACTA).

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|May 29, 2010
PubMed

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Riga-Fede disease, or traumatic oral granuloma, involves ulcers on a baby's tongue or lip caused by emerging teeth. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent long-term complications.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Infant Health

Background:

  • Riga-Fede disease, also known as traumatic oral granuloma, presents as ulcerations in infants.
  • These lesions result from chronic irritation by erupting teeth, typically lower incisors.

Observation:

  • A 6-month-old infant presented with a persistent oral ulcer.
  • The clinical presentation was consistent with Riga-Fede disease.

Findings:

  • The condition is characterized by traumatic ulcerations on the tongue or lower lip due to tooth eruption.
  • Early recognition is vital due to potential associations with neurological abnormalities.

Implications:

  • Delayed diagnosis or inadequate treatment can lead to permanent oral deformities and nutritional deficiencies.
  • Prompt management is essential for optimal infant growth and development.

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