ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS IN 17 YEARS OLD FEMALE PATIENT: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Anju Singh, BDS(H), MDS and Dr. Konark, BDS(H), MDS*
ABSTRACT
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a pre-malignant condition of the buccal mucosa caused by chewing betel quid. OSMF causes reduced mouth opening, burning sensation and decreases tongue protrusion. OSMF causes trismus, which results in difficulty in laryngoscopy and intubations of the trachea. OSMF has higher malignant transformation rate among the all precancerous lesion and conditions. A case of oral submucous fibrosis occurring in a 17 years old female is presented.
Keywords: OSMF; Areca-nut; Malignancy; Pre-malignant condition.
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