Chronic lymphocytic leukemia revealed by a rare complication: Noma. First description from Togo

• Published in: Journal of oral medicine and oral surgery Vol. 25; no. 3; p. 31
• Main Authors: Bouassalo, Komlan Mawabah, Mossi, Edem Komi, Padaro, Essohana, Gunepin, Mathieu, Weber, Elise
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Les Ulis EDP Sciences 2019
• Subjects: Cheek; Chronic lymphocytic leukemia; Etiology; Hygiene; Immunosuppression; Leukemia; Lymphatic leukemia; Lymphocytes; Lymphocytes B; Malnutrition; Noma; Patients; Risk factors; Stomatitis; Togo

Introduction: Noma is defined as a gangrenous ulcerative stomatitis whose starting point is endobuccal. Its exact etiology remains unknown, but many risk factors have been described (malnutrition, poor hygiene, etc.). Chronic lymphoid leukemia (LLC) is a lymphoproliferative syndrome characterized by...