Self-Inflicted Oral Mucosal Injuries in Pediatric Patients: A Case Series Volume 6 - Issue 4

Stoufi DE^1,2*, Georgaki M¹, Tsouri I³ and Nikitakis NG⁴

¹Scientific Associate, Department of Oral Medicine & Pathology and Hospital Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Athens, Greece

²Visiting Lecturer, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Greece

³Postgraduate Student, Department of Oral Medicine & Pathology and Hospital Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Greece

⁴Professor and Chair, Department of Oral Medicine & Pathology and Hospital Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Greece

Received:August 23, 2021   Published: August 31, 2021

*Corresponding author: Stoufi DE, Scientific Associate, Department of Oral Medicine & Pathology and Hospital Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Athens, Greece

DOI: 10.32474/IPDOAJ.2021.06.000244

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Abstract

Self-Injurious Behaviour (SIB) is a deliberate harm that may lead to factitial injuries in various parts of the body including the oral mucosa. It may present with a confusing clinical appearance leading to misdiagnosis as a variety of oral diseases [1]. A case series is presented here outlining 2 cases of self-induced oral mucosal injury, which presented initially with extensive oral ulcers. These cases were investigated to rule out systemic or local causes, in order to establish an accurate diagnosis. A multidisciplinary approach to treating these conditions, which may be associated with several medical conditions, is necessary, necessitating the engagement of patients, parents and medical and dental teams [2].

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