An unusual giant cell lesion in a child with vitamin D-resistant rickets.
This paper reports the presence of a focus of giant cells in a sinus tract associated with an abscessed primary tooth in a patient with vitamin D-resistant rickets. The relevance of this giant cell lesion to the systemic disorder is discussed.
Chadwick
B L
BL
Department of Child Dental Health, University of Wales College of Medicine.
Aldred
M J
MJ
D002648:Child; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities; D006101:Granuloma, Giant Cell / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007015:Hypophosphatemia, Familial / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities; D009957:Oroantral Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000150:complications; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000002:abnormalities