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Oral and maxillofacial tuberculosis: A systematic review
Amanda de Farias Gabriel1, Laura Borges Kirschnick2, Bruna Barcelos Só1
1Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Oral Diseases
|July 5, 2022
Summary
Oral and maxillofacial tuberculosis (OMTB) is a rare condition. This review analyzes 301 cases, highlighting common sites like the tongue and mandible, and emphasizes early diagnosis through various methods.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- Oral and maxillofacial tuberculosis (OMTB) is an uncommon manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and preventing transmission.
Approach:
- Systematic review of 217 case reports and series on OMTB.
- Data synthesis on demographic, clinical, histopathological, diagnostic, and treatment aspects.
- Utilized Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools for study evaluation.
Key Points:
- 301 OMTB cases analyzed; predominantly affecting males (63.7%) with a mean age of 39.6 years.
- Tongue (26.6%) and mandible (14.3%) were most frequently involved sites.
- Painful ulcerated lesions (56.5%) with granulomatous inflammation (63.1%) were common; sputum tests, culture, and PPD were key diagnostics.
Conclusions:
- This review provides comprehensive clinical and demographic data on OMTB.
- Highlights diagnostic methods aiding healthcare professionals in early OMTB lesion identification.
- Serves as a guide for improved diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial tuberculosis.
Keywords:
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