Abstract
Natal teeth associated with Riga-Fede disease (Sublingual traumatic disease/traumatic lingual ulceration): A case report and review of literature
Highlights
Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa is a rare, self-limiting condition of unknown origin
The normal eruption of primary teeth generally begins at 6 months of age [5], the native teeth are teeth present at birth, and “neonatal teeth” are teeth erupted within the first month of life [6]
The lesion begins as an ulcer on the ventral surface of the tongue due to repeated trauma, later progresses to an elongated fibrous mass with the appearance of an ulcerated granuloma and trauma and alterations of the epithelial barrier induced by a toxic virus are implicated in its etiology, with activation of lymphocytes and release of interleukins to promote the maturation of eosinophils [3]
Summary
Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa is a rare, self-limiting condition of unknown origin [1]. There may be decreased sucking and feeding due to the mass effect of this lesion and malnutrition, it is necessary to recognize this entity and treat it in time [3,6] His injury is rare and can be mistaken for cancer or a microbial infection. Failure to properly diagnose and treat this injury can lead to dehydration and inadequate nutrient intake with other medical sequelae [4] This is a 1-month-old male patient with no significant medical history who was brought to the pediatric outpatient clinic of the Hospital Universitario, “Dr José Eleuterio González”, started his condition 3 weeks prior to coming to our consultation after presenting an ulcer in the ventral region of the tongue, which was increasing in size and made breastfeeding difficult, he was taken to a consultation with a private doctor who indicated unspecified mouthwash without showing improvement. Valderrama-Iracheta L (2020) Natal teeth associated with Riga-Fede disease (Sublingual traumatic disease/traumatic lingual ulceration): A case report and review of literature asymptomatic consultation, adequately tolerating the oral route, with good weight gain
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