Oropharyngeal stenosis in patient with oral submucous fibrosis: a case report with 8-year follow-up.
BMC Oral Health
; 24(1): 688, 2024 Jun 13.
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ABSTRACT
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic, progressive condition affecting the oral mucosa associated with areca nut consumption. It leads to restricted tongue movement, loss of papillae, blanching and stiffening of the mucosa, difficulty in opening the mouth, and challenges in eating due to inflammation and fibrosis. This report presents a rare case of oropharyngeal stenosis secondary to OSF in a 43-year-old male with a history of chewing betel nut. A surgical procedure similar to Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty was performed to excise the submucous oropharyngeal stenosis and to reconstruct the uvula, palatoglossal arch, and palatopharyngeal arch. At 8 years postoperatively, the patient exhibited a normal mouth opening and oropharyngeal aperture.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fibrosis de la Submucosa Bucal
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Areca
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Oral Health
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
China