[Necrotizing sialometaplasia].
Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a non-neoplastic self-limiting inflammatory-ulcerous condition of the minor salivary glands. It is reported to appear in the oral cavity at every area where minor salivary glands exist, particularly those of the palate. Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a very rare disease that spontaneously develops with fearsome features. It is thought to be due to infarction of minor salivary glands, and heals in a few weeks, without any treatment. The clinical and histopathological features of necrotizing sialometaplasia often simulate those of such malignancies as squamosus cell carcinoma or mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Familiarity with necrotizing sialometaplasia and correct differential diagnosis are paramount in avoiding misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
Semmelweis Egyetem Parodontológiai Klinika, Budapest.
Viola
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Kovács
György
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Kövesi
István
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Gera
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012797:Sialometaplasia, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D013752:Tetracycline; C010882:chlorhexidine gluconate; D004318:Doxycycline; D002710:Chlorhexidine