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Diagnostic dilemma: the enigma of an oral burning sensation.
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PMID:  22260803     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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Burning mouth syndrome is an enigmatic condition that can be difficult to recognize and diagnose. Dental practitioners must be able to distinguish between primary (essential or idiopathic) and secondary burning mouth syndrome. The primary form is characterized by a burning sensation in the oral mucosa and perioral areas, typically with bilateral, symmetric distribution and an absence of relevant clinical and laboratory findings. In the secondary form, the burning sensation is due to clinical abnormalities or a systemic or psychological condition. To date, primary burning mouth syndrome has been considered a diagnosis of exclusion. A case description of a woman with oral burning sensations and the results of a retrospective case analysis are presented to aid practitioners in the understanding, recognition and diagnosis of primary burning mouth syndrome.
Authors:
Gary D Klasser; Joel B Epstein; Dana Villines
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal (Canadian Dental Association)     Volume:  77     ISSN:  1488-2159     ISO Abbreviation:  J Can Dent Assoc     Publication Date:  2011 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-01-20     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7907605     Medline TA:  J Can Dent Assoc     Country:  Canada    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  b146     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, USA.
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