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2021•SRM Journal of Research in Dental SciencesOpen access

Oral submucous fibrosis

K. B. Vinitha, Diana Alexander, V. M. Shobika, H. Wahida Parveen, Supraja Raju, V Vasanthi

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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is an oral potentially malignant disorder characterized by fibroelastic changes in the juxta-epithelial layer leading to trismus. Areca nut and its metabolites contribute to the etiopathogenesis. We report a case of a 53-year-old male patient with burning sensation and reduced mouth opening. Clinical findings and histopathologic findings were consistent with the diagnosis of OSF – intermediate stage. The patient was conservatively managed with lycopene 4 mg twice daily for 3 months and also advised oral physiotherapy. The patient was educated on the effects of areca nut and chances of malignant transformation.

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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is an oral potentially malignant disorder characterized by fibroelastic changes in the juxta-epithelial layer leading to trismus. Areca nut and its metabolites contribute to the etiopathogenesis. We report a case of a 53-year-old male patient with burning sensation and reduced mouth opening. Clinical findings and histopathologic findings were consistent with the diagnosis of OSF – intermediate stage. The patient was conservatively managed with lycopene 4 mg twice daily for 3 months and also advised oral physiotherapy. The patient was educated on the effects of areca nut and chances of malignant transformation.

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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is an oral potentially malignant disorder characterized by fibroelastic changes in the juxta-epithelial layer leading to trismus. Areca nut and its metabolites contribute to the etiopathogenesis. We report a case of a 53-year-old male patient with burning sensation and reduced mouth opening. Clinical findings and histopathologic findings were consistent with the diagnosis of OSF – intermediate stage. The patient was conservatively managed with lycopene 4 mg twice daily for 3 months and also advised oral physiotherapy. The patient was educated on the effects of areca nut and chances of malignant transformation.

Key concepts: Oral submucous fibrosis, Medicine, Areca, Burning Sensation, Trismus, Fibrosis, Dermatology, Oral mucosa

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