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- A patient visited his general dentist with numbness in the lower lip, leading to further investigation due to the unusual symptom.
- The diagnosis revealed that the patient had an extramedullary form of multiple myeloma, a type of cancer.
- This case emphasizes the importance for dental practitioners to identify serious underlying health issues and refer patients quickly when necessary.
Article Abstract
This is a case of a patient presenting to his general dental practitioner (GDP) with altered sensation in his lower lip with no obvious cause. Due to a prompt referral, the patient was investigated and diagnosed with an extramedullary presentation of multiple myeloma. A numb lip can present in general dental practice, although this is not common. There are several causes, for example, dental infection or fractured mandible. Clinical relevance: It is very important for the dental practitioner to recognize when there could be a potential sinister underlying cause and prompt referral, under the two week rule referral system, is indicated
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/denu.2017.44.1.53 | DOI Listing |
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