1st ed. 2019 Edition
by Nasim Fazel (Editor)
This book provides a comprehensive
overview of oral signs of a broad spectrum of systemic diseases
including gastrointestinal, hematologic, and endocrine, in addition to
infectious, nutritional, autoimmune, genetic and connective tissue
diseases. An overview of associated key signs and salient features to
look for on oral exam is provided as well as other clinical
manifestations, differential diagnoses, and treatment recommendations.
The mouth is an important anatomical location with a role in many
critical physiologic processes that are frequently involved in
conditions that affect the skin or other organ systems. In many
instances, oral manifestations of a disease precede the appearance of
other stigmata. Therefore, early recognition of oral signs and symptoms
associated with underlying systemic diseases can be invaluable to the
clinician in establishing a diagnosis and prompt initiation of therapy.
This book, written for dermatologists, dentists, otolaryngologists, and
oral medicine specialists, offers a structured approach to the therapy
and management of diseases affecting the oral mucosa.
