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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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Oral Submucous Fibrosis
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Areca
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
BMC Oral Health
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BMC oral health
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China
Country of publication:
Reino Unido