Question 58 · LDEK · Children with systemic diseases and disabilities

Specific changes in the oral cavity of children suffering from Crohn disease include:

1) polypoid tags of the mucosa;
2) diffuse swelling of the lips and cheeks;
3) cobblestone appearance of the buccal mucosa;
4) aphtes;
5) tongue inflammation.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 2,4.
  3. C. 2,3,5.
  4. D. 2,3,4.
  5. E. all the above.
Hint

Specific lesions reflect the granulomatous nature of the disease; nonspecific ones reflect nutritional deficiencies.

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