Diagnosis and Management of Oral Extraintestinal Manifestations of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Muhammad Ali Shazib, Kevin M. Byrd, Ajay S. Gulati
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) represent a group of chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract that lead to impaired quality of life and substantial health care costs. Up to 50% of pediatric IBD cases present with manifestations in the oral cavity. These may develop in nearly every oral tissue, including the soft tissues, tongue, lips, teeth, and lymph nodes. The goal of this review is to offer a systematic approach to diagnose and manage commonly encountered oral manifestations of pediatric IBD. This knowledge is critical for enhancing the comprehensive care and quality of life of children with these debilitating diseases.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineInflammatory bowel diseaseQuality of life (healthcare)Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesIntensive care medicineDiseaseGastrointestinal tractMEDLINECrohn diseaseDermatologyUlcerative colitisInternal medicinePediatricsDisease managementDigestive tractChronic diseaseHealth careAutoimmune and Inflammatory DisordersOral Health Pathology and TreatmentDermatological and COVID-19 studies