The patient with ichthyosis. Report of a case.
The ichthyoses are a group of hereditary disorders that share in common the accumulation and shedding of large amounts of hyperkeratotic epidermis. Little is known about the oral manifestations of these disorders. Following a review of the literature, a case study is presented and the dental management of the patient with ichthyosis is discussed.
Martin
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Nusbacher
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D000328:Adult; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D009055:Mouth / Q000473:pathology*