Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 95, Issue 6, 1145-1150
Copyright © 1977 by American Dental Association
Oral manifestations of acute leukemia in children
M Michaud,
RL Baehner,
D Bixler,
and
AH Kafrawy
Seventy-seven children with acute leukemia were examined. A wide spectrum of oral findings was observed as the consequence of direct leukemic infiltration of tissue, infection resulting from bone marrow and immunosuppression, impaired healing responses, and poor oral hygiene. Guidelines for dental treatment are provided.