Salivary gland aplasia: an ectodermal disorder?
A case of a patient presenting with the symptoms of lifelong xerostomia is discussed. Clinical investigation demonstrated aplasia of all the major salivary glands, lacrimal gland hypoplasia and enamel hypoplasia. The management and aetiology of the case is discussed.
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Mantas
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D000328:Adult; D003744:Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000002:abnormalities; D008297:Male; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology