Title of article
Clinical Management of Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Varkey, Indu A. B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India , Rai, Kavita Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - A.B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences - Mangalore, India , M. Hegde, Amitha Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - A.B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences - Mangalore, India , Shenoy Vijaya, Mangalpady Department of Pediatrics - K.S.Hegde Medical Academy - Mangalore ,India , Idicula Oommen, Vinod Department of Pediatrics - K.S.Hegde Medical Academy - Mangalore, India
Pages
6
From page
242
To page
247
Abstract
Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare, genetically inherited platelet disorder in which the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (GP IIb/IIIa) complex is either deficient or, dysfunctional. The incidence is about 1 in 1,000,000. This case report deals with a 4 year-old girl diagnosed with GT presenting with dental caries and periapical lesions in the primary mandibular first molars. To provide the best care, an interdisciplinary approach was followed by a team consisting of pediatric dentists, pediatricians and anesthesiologists. Complete oral rehabilitation was planned under general anesthesia which included extractions, multiple esthetic restorations and space maintainers with the utmost care to prevent unwarranted bleeding.
Keywords
Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia , Platelet Disorder , Complete Oral Rehabilitation
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2014
Record number
2425770
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