Oral manifestations in patients with liver diseases a prospective observational study at a tertiary health care center in India
International Journal of Development Research
Oral manifestations in patients with liver diseases a prospective observational study at a tertiary health care center in India
Received 17th February, 2018; Received in revised form 26th March, 2018; Accepted 19th April, 2018; Published online 31st May, 2018
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Background: Liver is a vital organ. It serves the function of metabolizing drugs and most substances consumed by us. Liver also is the site of synthesis of various clotting factors. Liver maybe affected by a variety of conditions such as Hepatitis, Jaundice, Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular carcinoma and liver failure. Diseases of the liver also affects the appetite, digestion and immunity of the entire body. Oral health may also be adversely affected due to various liver diseases. This study was done to assess whether there are any oral manifestations which may be seen in patients with liver diseases. Aim: To study the association of oral manifestations in patients with liver diseases. Materials and methods: A non randomized observational study was carried out by us in 50 patients with liver diseases to identify the oral manifestations present in the patients with liver diseases. Results: Our study group comprised of 5patients with hepato cellular jaundice, 1patient with liver abscess and 44 patients with hepatitis. Oral lichen planus was seen in 2 patients, 4 patients had oral sub mucous fibrosis, 10patients had glossitis, 2patients had angular cheilitis, 3patients had taste alterations, 1 patient had petechiae in the oral cavity.
