Oral manifestations in stem cell transplantation for acute myeloid leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia is a highly aggressive malignancy with a high morbidity rate, for which an accurate and rapid diagnostic is essential. Acute myeloid leukemia manifestations frequently include oral abnormalities. Still, there is a limited number of studies reporting the incidence of oral manifestations in acute leukemia, the prevalence of periodontal status and periodontal parameters in these patients. Our aim was to emphasize the importance of early recognition by the dental practitioners of oral cavity manifestations as signs of acute myeloid leukemia, so that prompt referral to the hematologists is being done, and appropriate treatment is offered.

Source: Medical Hypotheses - June 16, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Alexandru Mester, Alexandra Irimie, Liana Oprita, Delia Dima, Bobe Petrushev, Ondine Lucaciu, Radu-Septimiu Campian, Alina Tanase Source Type: research