BENIGN-TUMORS OF MAXILLARY - THE EPULIS I N SENEGAL

Authors
NDIAYE CF DIALLO B TINE SD LARROQUE G SPIERZGLAS H SECK AMC
Citation
Cf. Ndiaye et al., BENIGN-TUMORS OF MAXILLARY - THE EPULIS I N SENEGAL, Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique et de ses filiales, 88(5), 1996, pp. 244-247
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Pathology
Journal title
Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique et de ses filiales → ACNP
ISSN journal
00379085
Volume
88
Issue
5
Year of publication
1996
Pages
244 - 247
Database
ISI
SICI code
0037-9085(1996)88:5<244:BOM-TE>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
The epulis is a hyperplasic tumour restricted to the gum. It is the mo st widely spread tumour among the benin gum tumours. If has various et iologies. The authors emphasize the epidemiological and clinical aspec ts of 96 eases. Four types of pulls are observed, the most common type being the acquired epulis. On an etiological level, the factor relate d to oral hygiene is the most criticized. Their frequency in the oral pathology should lead the dental surgeon to master his treatment.