Introduction: Benign Migratory Glossitis (BMG) is characterised by irregular areas of loss of filiform papillae, surrounded by white margins. Angular chelitis is a lesion that affect the angle of the mouth where both skin and mucosa may be involved and is characterized by maceration, erythema, and crust formation. Celiac disease (CD), is a condition in which genetically predisposed individuals exhibit damages in the small intestine villi as a consequence of an abnormal immune response subsequent to the ingestion of gluten. The aim of this study is evaluate the prevalence of BMG e Angular Cheilitis in a infant celiac population of 212 patients.
Materials and Methods: 212 patients, aged between 6 and 12 years old, were included in this study. Patients were examined every 4 months for a period of 2 years. Patients who developed at least once case of migrating glossitis and / or angular cheilitis were recorded. Results: 19 patients (9%) were affected by benign migrant glossitis, 6 patients (3%) were affected by angular cheilitis.
Discussion: Our results are in agreement with those of a previuos study. The relationships between these 2 oral conditions and celiac disease should be investigated to find out the causes and to find an appropriate therapy.
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