Publications by authors named "Mana Nasu"
Article Synopsis
- Felty syndrome is characterized by neutropenia, rheumatoid arthritis, and splenomegaly, which complicates dental care, necessitating collaboration with a hematologist.
- A 55-year-old woman with Felty syndrome presented with severe periodontitis, leading to a comprehensive treatment plan involving extractions and prosthetic work, alongside management with oral prednisolone.
- Effective management of the patient's immune status and oral hygiene allowed successful periodontal treatment and improved quality of life, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in dental care for immunocompromised patients.
The full-mouth disinfection protocol implemented in this case can be integrated into established protocols for treating severe periodontitis in the context of a hematological malignancy, without any interference with the cancer treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGingival overgrowth is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. While controversial, management includes discontinuing the calcium channel blocker. We report the case of a 66-year-old Japanese man with hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus who was diagnosed with severe periodontitis covering almost all the teeth.
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