| Dentomaxillofacial manifestations of Gaucher's disease: preliminary clinical and radiographic findings. | |
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PMID: 22988312 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: A wide variety of manifestations is presented in patients with Gaucher's disease (GD), including bone, haematology and visceral disturbances. This study was conducted to ascertain the main maxillofacial abnormalities by means of clinical survey, panoramic and cone beam CT (CBCT); to compare the patient's group with an age-sex matched control group; and to correlate clinical and radiological data. METHODS: Ten patients previously diagnosed with GD were submitted to clinical and radiological surveys (CBCT and panoramic radiographs). The examination consisted of anamnesis, extra- and intraoral examinations and analyses of each patient's records. Imaging data were collected from the point of view of 3 observers, and the results compared with a healthy group (20 individuals) by means of statistical analysis (Fisher's exact test). RESULTS: Gaucher patients had significantly more manifestations than otherwise healthy carriers. The most prevalent findings were enlarged marrow spaces, generalized osteopenia and effacement of jaw structures (mandibular canal, lamina dura and mental foramen). Here we describe a case in which thickening of the maxillary sinus mucosa was observed on CBCT rather than opacification of the sinus as seen on panoramic radiographs. Pathological fractures, root resorption and delay on tooth eruption were not observed. CONCLUSIONS: A poor relationship could be observed between clinical and radiological data. Patients showed important bone manifestations, which require careful diagnostic and surgical planning whenever necessary. Although panoramic radiographs have shown significant differences, CBCT is more effective in pointing out differences between patients and a control group, thus showing it as an important tool for evaluation of Gaucher patients. |
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Authors:
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R M Nobre; A L R Ribeiro; S M Alves-Junior; F M Tuji; M das G Rodrigues Pinheiro; L R Pinheiro; J J V Pinheiro |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dento maxillo facial radiology Volume: 41 ISSN: 0250-832X ISO Abbreviation: Dentomaxillofac Radiol Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-09-18 Completed Date: 2012-12-04 Revised Date: 2013-04-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7609576 Medline TA: Dentomaxillofac Radiol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 541-7 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Federal University of Para, Belem, Brazil. rmoutinho@hotmail.com |
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Adolescent Adult Bone Diseases, Metabolic / radiography Bone Marrow Diseases / radiography Case-Control Studies Child Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Female Gaucher Disease / radiography* Humans Jaw Diseases / radiography* Male Mandibular Condyle / radiography Mandibular Diseases / radiography Maxillary Diseases / radiography Maxillary Sinus / radiography Nasal Mucosa / radiography Radiography, Panoramic Tooth Diseases / radiography* Young Adult |
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