Oral submucous fibrosis: a report of two pediatric cases and a brief review

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2012 Jan-Mar;30(1):85-8. doi: 10.4103/0970-4388.95592.

Abstract

Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic debilitating disorder which is usually seen in adults with areca nut chewing habit. A rapid upsurge in the popularity of commercial areca nut products, especially among the younger generation, is a cause of grave concern, as satisfactory management is still lacking. Hereby, two pediatric cases of oral submucous fibrosis are reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Areca / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Iron, Dietary / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Mouthwashes / therapeutic use
  • Oral Submucous Fibrosis / diagnosis*
  • Vitamin A / therapeutic use
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use
  • Zinc Acetate / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Iron, Dietary
  • Mouthwashes
  • Vitamins
  • Vitamin A
  • Zinc Acetate