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Tongue Involvement in Parry-Romberg Syndrome

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is an uncommon disorder characterized by progressive hemiatrophy of the skin and soft tissue of the face. It can also involve atrophy of deeper structures, such as muscles, cartilage, and bones1. Intraoral involvement may occur with hemiatrophy of the mandible, teeth, and tongue2. We describe striking mucosal involvement of the tongue …

Source: The Journal of Rheumatology

DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.161576

Authors: AMIELEENA CHHABRA, JOSEPH M. LAM, WINGFIELD RHEMUS

Institutions: University of British Columbia, BC Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2751702370