Scleroderma in the Pediatric Patient. A Clinical Case Report of Systemic Sclerosis

Sónia Araújo Santos
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Sónia Araújo Santos: DDM, Portuguese Board of Pediatric Dentistry south section Coordinator, Specialist of Pediatric Dentistry by Portuguese Dental Association, Portugal

Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2023, vol. 49, issue 3, 40718-40722

Abstract: Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease affecting the skin and sometimes internal organs of the body. There are two types of scleroderma, localized scleroderma or systemic. The most common type of scleroderma in children it is localized scleroderma. Systemic Scleroderma it is rare in children. It is reported that of all children with scleroderma, less than 10% have the systemic kind. The clinical history and anamnestic research are essential for the diagnosis and treatment plan. Scleroderma can affect oral and perioral tissues that can lead to difficulty in swallowing, reduction of mouth opening, xerostomia, limitation of masticatory function and difficulty in healing.

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Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2023.49.007810

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