Uremic stomatitis: A case report

Abstract

Uremic stomatitis is a rarely reported oral mucosal disorder associated with renal disorder. It is mostly seen in cases of end stage renal disease or undiagnosed or untreated chronic renal failure. Its frequency has diminished due to the advent of renal dialysis. Clinically uremic stomatitis is characterised by the presence of painful plaques and crusts that are usually distributed on the buccal and labial mucosa, dorsal or ventral surface of the tongue, gingiva and the floor of the mouth. Ultimate treatment consists of improvement of blood urea concentration and underlying renal failure is supported by enhancement of oral hygiene with antiseptic mouthwashes and antimicrobial/ antifungal agents, if necessary. Here we report a case of a 50-year-old Male patient who reported to the department with the complaint of inability to open mouth due to ulcers present intra- orally, who was a kidney patient undergoing dialysis, who was then treated with topical steroid and antifungal medications with follow up made once in a week.