Oral Submucous Fibrosis in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Protocol for Management
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-04-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
To conduct a systematic review evaluating the cases of oral submucous fibrosis in pediatric patients.
Material and Method.
Systematic review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines.
The article focused on oral submucous fibrosis in pediatric patients were included.
A total of five manuscripts were included in our systematic review.
The prevalence of OSMF in pediatric patients, gender distribution, causes, and clinical presentation were reviewed.
Results.
On systematically reviewing, a total of 10 cases of OSMF in pediatric patients were found.
The youngest patient reported to be diagnosed with OSMF was of 2.5 years of age.
Female preponderance was noticed.
All the patients had the habit of areca nut chewing which subsequently led to fibrosis.
Conclusion.
Such a rapid increase in the rate of OSMF among pediatric population is a potential danger to the society.
The habit of areca nut chewing is the major cause for this dreadful condition.
Lack of health consciousness and low level of education are the major factors for initiation of this habit among children.
Therefore it is imperative for the parents and school as well as government authorities to take serious actions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jain, Anuj& Taneja, Saumya. 2019. Oral Submucous Fibrosis in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Protocol for Management. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jain, Anuj& Taneja, Saumya. Oral Submucous Fibrosis in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Protocol for Management. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Jain, Anuj& Taneja, Saumya. Oral Submucous Fibrosis in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Protocol for Management. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1168652
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1168652