Lupus erythematosus: considerations for dentistry.
Lupus erythematosus, or LE, is a connective tissue disease that affects a number of organ systems. Patients with this condition can experience several other serious conditions--bleeding, infection, endocarditis, adrenal insufficiency and mucocutaneous disease--that can affect the provision of dental care. The authors describe considerations for managing dental treatment of patients with LE.
De Rossi
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Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
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D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000503:physiopathology; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000503:physiopathology; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000503:physiopathology; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents