Newer Classification System for Fissured Tongue: An Epidemiological Approach

Introduction. Fissured tongue is a commonly encountered tongue disorder in dental practice. But there is a lack of data on different pattern, severity, and association of fissuring with various systemic disorders and other tongue anomalies. This study attempts to establish a classification system for fissured tongue and to know the correlation with the systemic health and other disorders of the tongue. Materials and Methods. A total of 1000 subjects between the age groups of 10 and 80 years were included in the study. Pattern of fissuring, allied systemic diseases, and related tongue anomalies were tabulated. Results. Out of 1000 subjects, 387 subjects presented with fissured tongue. Out of 387 subjects, hypertension was present in 57 cases, 18 subjects had diabetes, and 3 subjects had both hypertension and diabetes. Central longitudinal type was found to be the most common type of tongue fissuring. Conclusion. Fissured tongue has been found to be associated with certain systemic disease and further researches are required to know positive correlation. If a correlation exists, such disorders could be diagnosed earlier by identifying fissured tongue at an earlier age

Fabry Disease

Fabry’s disease is a X linked Lysosomal storage disorder caused by a defect in α-galactosidase enzyme. This defect causes accumulation of lipids progressively in the vasculature and internal organs resulting in multiple complications and life threatening situation. It is characterized by pain, neurological, gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, dermatological, rheumatological and oral manifestations. This review renders the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic criteria’s, differential diagnosis and management. This review also portrays the recent advancements that have been proposed for the management for this disorder. [Archives Medical Review Journal 2013; 22(1.000): 141-151

Inflammatory Hyperplasia of the Oral Cavity

Oral inflammatory hyperplasias’ are the most common oral abnormalities. It manifests as diverse signs and symptoms. It may occur in any part of the oral cavity. They occur mainly due to reactive stimulus hence these lesions are called reactive hyperplasia. Distinguishing these entities and removal of etiological factors are essential. This review illustrates the various hyperplasia of the oral mucosa. Anahtar Kelimeler: [Archives Medical Review Journal 2012; 21(4.000): 299-307

Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects mostly females. Affected females have characteristic features such as short stature, premature ovarian failure, and several other features. Oral manifestations of this condition are not much discussed in the literature. But reported literature includes teeth, palate, periodontal and salivary changes. So the aim of this review is to illustrate the general manifestations, and especially the oral manifestations of Turner syndrome and evaluate their possible management. [Archives Medical Review Journal 2012; 21(4.000): 246-252

Squamous Papilloma of the Buccal Mucosa with Oral Submucous Fibrosis

The squamous papilloma is a common benign oral epithelial neoplasm [1]. Papilloma usually presents as an exophytic, painless papillary mass [2]. Oral Submucous Fibrosis is a premalignant&nbsp;condition [3]. A 45 year old female patient presented with growth in&nbsp;inner side of left cheek region. Patient had history of gutka chewing for past 6 years. On intra oral examination, the growth was pinkish,&nbsp;strawberry like in appearance with a papillary surface in the right buccal mucosa (Figure 1). Generalized blanching of oral mucosa was present (Figure 2). The growth was not tender on palpation and firm in consistency. The growth was pedunculated with no induration or bleeding on palpation. Palpable fibrotic bands were present in the buccal mucosa. The patient was provisionally diagnosed to have&nbsp;papilloma of right buccal mucosa with oral submucous fibrosis. A differential diagnosis of verruca vulgaris, verrucousleukoplakia and&nbsp;condylomaaccuminatum was considered. After investigations, the patient was subjected to excisional biopsy.</p