2012•Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive DentistryOpen access

Oral submucous fibrosis: A report of two pediatric cases and a brief review

Richa Dhariwal, JG Ray, S (Mohanty) Pattanayak, Niharika Swain

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Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic debilitating disorder which is usually seen in adults with areca nut chewing habit. A rapid upsurge in the popularity of commercial areca nut products, especially among the younger generation, is a cause of grave concern, as satisfactory management is still lacking. Hereby, two pediatric cases of oral submucous fibrosis are reported.

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Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic debilitating disorder which is usually seen in adults with areca nut chewing habit. A rapid upsurge in the popularity of commercial areca nut products, especially among the younger generation, is a cause of grave concern, as satisfactory management is still lacking. Hereby, two pediatric cases of oral submucous fibrosis are reported.

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Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic debilitating disorder which is usually seen in adults with areca nut chewing habit. A rapid upsurge in the popularity of commercial areca nut products, especially among the younger generation, is a cause of grave concern, as satisfactory management is still lacking. Hereby, two pediatric cases of oral submucous fibrosis are reported.

Key concepts: Oral submucous fibrosis, Areca, Medicine, Precancerous condition, Dermatology, Dentistry, Nut, Internal medicine

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