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Vivek Sunil Nair1, Anegh Pavitran2, Nishita Shivaji Bhosale3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
A rare dental complication, a liver clot post-extraction, led to the diagnosis of undiagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia. Early detection and understanding rare complications are crucial for patient health.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Complications from deciduous tooth root extraction are rare.
- A liver clot, or currant blood clot, is an unusual post-extraction finding.
Observation:
- A patient presented with swelling and limited mouth opening post-extraction.
- A liver clot was observed at the extraction site.
Findings:
- Excisional biopsy and histopathology were performed.
- Blood investigations revealed undiagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering underlying systemic conditions in rare dental complications.
- Awareness of unusual presentations can aid in early diagnosis of hematological disorders.
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