1/2. Aplasia of submandibular salivary glands associated with ectodermal dysplasia.We describe a 28-year-old white Caucasian man displaying many of the physical signs of ectodermal dysplasia (ED). An unusual finding was his presentation with xerostomia. Salivary gland imaging techniques revealed aplasia of both submandibular salivary glands and relatively small parotids. The case highlights that hypoplasia and aplasia of exocrine glands could be rare features of ED. In the management of ED, early detection of xerostomia is important to limit any potential damage to the already hypodontic dentition.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physical (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Nodular scleritis: case report involving immunosuppressive therapy.BACKGROUND: scleritis is a chronic inflammation of the scleral coat of the eye. Although the clinical manifestations of scleritis can follow a benign clinical course, the more serious forms may lead to vision loss and even enucleation of the eye. methods: A case is presented of a 57-year-old woman with a diagnosis of nodular scleritis and attendant ocular manifestations. RESULTS: scleritis affects females slightly more frequently than males, and is most commonly found in patients who are 40 to 60 years of age. patients who are symptomatic in only one eye typically have bilateral involvement within 5 years. More importantly, 50% of patients with scleritis have an underlying systemic disorder, which makes a detailed medical history and complete physical examination a crucial part of the treatment regimen. CONCLUSION: Recognizing the disease and determining the possible underlying systemic etiologies as early as possible will elucidate the appropriate treatment options and help suppress the potentially devastating effects of scleritis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physical (Clic here for more details about this article) |