Nomalike lesion in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Review of the literature and report of a case.
A case in which a nomalike lesion occurred in a patient being treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia has been reported. Differential diagnosis of noma from other oral gangrenous processes has been described. The pathophysiology of systemic disease and blood dyscrasias contributing to the development of the lesion has been discussed with reference to management and treatment. A review of the literature is included.
D000380:Agranulocytosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000473:pathology; D009625:Noma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D014456:Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis