ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF ANEMIA: A REVIEW
Dr. Divya Rao, Dr. Mobeen Khan*, Dr. Hanjala Shafi Rayeen, Dr. Vinay Badyal, Dr. Nazish Akhtar and Dr. Md. Asad Iqubal
ABSTRACT
Oral cavity is the mirror of systemic health. Anemia is one such condition, which manifests itself in oral cavity. Anemic disorders such as iron deficiency anemia, Plummer Vinson syndrome, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia and aplastic anemia, affects oral cavity significantly. The common manifestations of anemia include pale mucosa, angular chelitis, glossitis, dysphagia, stomatitis etc. Mostly the manifestations are non-specific, but the dental surgeon must be aware of all, and should be able to diagnose the underlying cause.
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