Congenital insensitivity to pain: report of two cases

J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2001 Winter;25(2):171-4. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.25.2.c473362147p01382.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Bone Loss / diagnosis
  • Child
  • Cicatrix / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dysautonomia, Familial / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lip Diseases / diagnosis
  • Oral Ulcer / diagnosis
  • Pain Insensitivity, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Pain Insensitivity, Congenital / genetics*
  • Pain Insensitivity, Congenital / therapy
  • Surgical Wound Infection / diagnosis
  • Tongue Diseases / diagnosis
  • Tooth Extraction / adverse effects