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Major salivary gland agenesis in a young child: Consequences for oral health

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Iain Macleod

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Abstract

Background. Salivary gland agenesis is a rare condition. It can be associated with some equally rare syndromes so that diagnosis can be delayed. Case Report. The authors describe a case report. A 3-year-old girl, presented with dry mouth, carious teeth, recurrent herpes labialis and tonsillitis to Newcastle Dental Hospital. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges posed by 'salivary gland agenesis'. Conclusion. Primary and secondary paedicitric healthcare professionals should be aware of the possibility of salivary gland agenesis in the setting of the 'non drooling baby'. Early detection of 'salivary gland agenesis' would do much to prevent the deleterious oral affects which follow the absence of salivary protection in the oral cavity. © 2006 The Authors.

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Author(s): Heath N, Macleod I, Pearce R

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry

Year: 2006

Volume: 16

Issue: 6

Pages: 431-434

ISSN (print): 0960-7439

ISSN (electronic): 1365-263X

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-263X.2006.00760.x

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2006.00760.x

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