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S M Sapiro

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PubMed1978

Sjögren's syndrome (sicca complex).

A case of sicca complex Sjögren's syndrome in a 41-year-old woman is presented. Symptoms related to xerophthalmia and xerostomia were severe but, ironically, served to confuse the clinical impressions of medical personnel managing this patient, resulting in a diagnostic dilemma. Biopsy of a labial minor salivary gland followed by histopathologic examination of the tissue provided invaluable information which, together with the clinical picture, aided in the establishment of the delayed diagnosis.

Adult↗
PubMed1975

Bell's palsy associated with acute herpetic gingivostomatitis.

One of the most recent hypotheses relative to the cause of Bell's palsy is that involving the latent herpes simplex virus. A case is presented in which the primary infection of the facial nerve by the herpes simplex virus could have been a factor in the unilateral facial paralysis.

Acute Disease↗
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Tongue indentations as an indicator of clenching.

This study examines the diagnostic efficacy of lateral tongue indentations as an indicator of clenching. A retrospective study of 113 patients (85 active and 28 recall) using radiographic indicators, excessive tooth mobility and self-report by the patient suggests that tongue indentations when present are indicators of clenching and warrant routine examination.

Adolescent↗