Abstract
Congenital indifference or insensitivity to pain (CIP) is a rare syndrome. It mimics a number of other syndromes categorized under peripheral sensory neuropathies, often making early diagnosis difficult. Two cases from the middle east are presented, highlighting possible diagnostic, and management difficulties.
MeSH terms
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Alveolar Bone Loss / diagnosis
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Child
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Cicatrix / diagnosis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dysautonomia, Familial / diagnosis
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Lip Diseases / diagnosis
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Oral Ulcer / diagnosis
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Pain Insensitivity, Congenital / diagnosis
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Pain Insensitivity, Congenital / genetics*
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Pain Insensitivity, Congenital / therapy
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Surgical Wound Infection / diagnosis
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Tongue Diseases / diagnosis
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Tooth Extraction / adverse effects