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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1998-7-30
pubmed:abstractText
Ectodermal dysplasias (EDs) are a group of developmental disorders (more than 100) mainly affecting ectodermal tissues and organs. The X-linked hypohidrotic ED (HED) is the most common form of EDs, involving defects in teeth, sweat glands, and hair. In a few reports, HED has been associated with reduced salivary function. In the present case report, a dramatically reduced salivary fluid and acidic proline rich protein production was identified in a 38-year-old man with HED. Computed tomography was performed, revealing that one submandibular gland and both parotid glands were hypoplastic, whereas the right submandibular gland seemed to be absent. These findings are in line with a general developmental disturbance also involving the salivary glands. As salivary tests are inexpensive and easy to perform, it is suggested to routinely evaluate salivary secretion in persons with HED, to prevent a possible negative impact on oral health.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
D
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
1354-523X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
4
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
152-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1998
pubmed:articleTitle
Salivary gland involvement in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oslo, Norway. hildeno@odont.uio.no
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports