Abstract

ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS IN 12 YEAR OLD BOY: A RARE CASE REPORT

Dr. Raj Kumar Upadhyay, Dr. Divyanshu Srivastava, Dr. Sushil Kumar Vardiya, Dr. Wabi Shafi Rain, Dr. Nazish Akhtar and Dr. Mobeen Khan*

Abstract

A 12-year-old Indian male patient presented with difficulty in mouth opening. He had also given the history of burning sensation during eating. Patient had given the history of SWEETY SUPARI chewing. On intra oral examination, blanching was present on faucial area, right and left buccal mucosa. On palpation fibrotic bands were palpable in right and left buccal mucosa. On the basis of clinical examination and habit history the patient was diagnosed with oral submucous fibrosis. A comprehensive treatment plan was made based on conservative management. Patient was advised to quit the bad habit of chewing SWEETY SUPARI. Vitamin B complex supplements, antioxidants, multivitamins along with Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% were prescribed. Oral physiotherapy was also advised. Patient was advised to take green vegetables and non-spicy food along with orange juice. We present this case to highlight the case of Oral Submucous fibrosis in younger male individual.

Keywords: Oral Submucous Fibrosis; Antioxidants; Burning Sensation; Premalignant Condition.