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Adult-onset Still's disease initially thought to be an odontogenic infection: A case report.

Authors :
Hino, Shunsuke
Nakamura, Satoshi
Kaneko, Takahiro
Horie, Norio
Shimoyama, Tetsuo
Source :
Gerodontology; Jun2018, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p139-142, 4p, 1 Color Photograph, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

<bold>Objective: </bold>To present a case of Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) initially suspected to be odontogenic inflammation.<bold>Background: </bold>Adult-onset Still's disease is a rare, complex autoinflammatory disease and a known cause of fever of unknown origin.<bold>Materials and Methods: </bold>The patient had both a fever and dental pain. Following meticulous examination, the patient was diagnosed with AOSD.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Clinicians should keep in mind that a patient such as AOSD may visit their clinics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07340664
Volume :
35
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Gerodontology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129492488
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ger.12320