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La maladie du petit papier

C Scully1

  • 1University Department of Oral Medicine, Pathology and Microbiology, Bristol Dental Hospital and School.

British Dental Journal
|October 23, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Patients presenting with written lists of bodily complaints, termed "La maladie du petit papier," often experience chronic orofacial discomfort. Thoroughly excluding organic causes is crucial, as none were detected in this study group.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Patient Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • "La maladie du petit papier" describes patients presenting with written lists of somatic complaints.
  • Orofacial complaints are common, and patients may present with multiple, chronic symptoms.
  • Understanding the characteristics of patients presenting with lists of complaints is important for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of patients presenting with orofacial complaints accompanied by written lists.
  • To explore the prevalence of chronic discomfort and multiple consultations in this patient group.
  • To highlight the importance of excluding organic pathology in patients with listed complaints.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of sixteen patients with orofacial complaints presenting with written lists.

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  • Data collection focused on demographics, nature of complaints, chronicity, and prior consultations.
  • Clinical examination and diagnostic procedures were employed to rule out organic causes.

    • Main Results:

    • Eighty percent of the studied patients were female.
    • The majority of patients reported chronic oral discomfort.
    • Most patients had multiple complaints and had sought numerous medical opinions.

    Conclusions:

    • Patients presenting with written lists of orofacial complaints are predominantly female and often experience chronic symptoms.
    • These patients frequently report multiple issues and have a history of seeking multiple professional opinions.
    • While no organic basis was detected for the primary complaint in this cohort, thorough exclusion of organic pathology remains paramount.