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Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions from birth to two years

A E Yilmaz1, C Gorpelioglu, E Sarifakioglu

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Fatih University, Ankara, Turkey. aysesra@yahoo.com

Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
|November 1, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Oral mucosal lesions are common in infants, with candidiasis being the most frequent. Early detection during pediatric exams is crucial, as these benign findings can sometimes indicate underlying systemic issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Medicine
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Oral mucosal lesions are common in infants.
  • Early identification is essential for proper diagnosis and management.
  • Benign lesions are frequent, but can sometimes signal systemic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in Turkish pediatric patients from birth to two years.
  • To identify the most common types of oral mucosal lesions in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 299 infants (birth to 2 years) were evaluated at Fatih University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Mucosal lesions were documented, and data were presented as percentages.
  • Chi-square or Fisher's Exact test were used for statistical comparisons (P < 0.05).

Main Results:

  • Oral mucosal lesions were observed in 65 out of 299 infants (21.27%).
  • The most common lesions identified were candidiasis (10.70%), Ebstein's pearls (2.68%), and geographic tongue (2.68%).
  • Mucosal alterations were more frequent in infants aged two to twelve months.

Conclusions:

  • While most identified lesions were benign and unrelated to systemic diseases, oral mucosal lesions in infants can indicate underlying systemic or dermatological conditions.
  • These conditions may impact oral feeding.
  • Routine oral mucosa examination should be integrated into standard pediatric check-ups.
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