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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
[A 14-year-old boy with painful oral lesions]
Martijn P van Vliet1,2, Frank J Smit3
1Universiteit van Antwerpen, Antwerpen.
Abstract:
This case concerns a boy presenting with oral pain and multiple mucocutaneous lesions such as mucositis, conjunctivitis, and a rash on the trunk, extremities, and genitalia. The presence of mild respiratory complaints raised suspicion of an extrapulmonary manifestation of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, known as Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced Rash and Mucositis (MIRM). The patient underwent conservative treatment and was monitored to prevent chronic sequels such as ocular damage or sicca keratoconjunctivits.
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