Concept information
Preferred term
Noma
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Cancrum Oris
- Gangrenous Stomatitides
- Gangrenous Stomatitis
- Stomatitides, Gangrenous
- Stomatitis, Gangrenous
Note
- severe gangrene of gingiva often spreading to face
Scope note
- A severe gangrenous process occurring predominantly in debilitated and malnourished children, especially in underdeveloped countries. It typically begins as a small vesicle or ulcer on the gingiva that rapidly becomes necrotic and spreads to produce extensive destruction of the buccal and labial mucosa and tissues of the face, which may result in severe disfigurement and even death. Various bacteria have been implicated in the etiology. (Dorland, 27th ed)
In other languages
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Finnish
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noma
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vesikuolio
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Swedish
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Muniflammation, gangrenös
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Stomatit, gangrenös
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009625
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