title: Leukemia: the dentist's role in diagnosis.
abstract: Patients with leukemia frequently have oral signs and symptoms that may lead to the early diagnosis of this condition. Hematologic laboratory tests that would be of value include a white blood cell count and a platelet count. The dental practitioner should be aware of those diagnostic signs and the possibilities of oral complications associated with the disease. The nature of leukemia and its complications require a regular and thorough oral examination as part of the routine treatment of these patients.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003815:Dentists; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007951:Leukemia, Myeloid / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D013492:Suppuration