Progressive bulbar palsy: a case report diagnosed by lingual symptoms.
The aim of this report is to show a case of Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP), diagnosed by oral medicine specialists, from oral symptoms of the disease. We have found no more than two published cases of PBP diagnosed by lingual alterations. We have followed the patient for almost four years, which is remarkable considering that the normal survival period for these patients is up to three years. We would like to emphasize the role of general dentists in the diagnosis of systemic conditions based on an oral examination that should include the oro-facial muscles.
Department of Bucofacial Medicine and Surgery, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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Cerero Lapiedra
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Moreno López
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Esparza Gómez
D000368:Aged; D010244:Bulbar Palsy, Progressive / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004576:Electromyography; D005207:Fasciculation / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008409:Mastication / Q000502:physiology; D009068:Movement; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014059:Tongue / Q000503:physiopathology; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000209:etiology*