Oral stenosis in measles.
Gangrenous stomatitis and noma as complications of measles are regularly seen in certain tropical nations. The progression of the frequently seen, simple stomatitis to oral stenosis is a serious complication requiring surgical intervention to prevent starvation.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008457:Measles / Q000150:complications*; D009055:Mouth / Q000473:pathology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D009625:Noma / Q000209:etiology; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology