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Salivary glands abnormalities in oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum.
Clinical oral investigations - 1 Jan 2018
Brotto Davide, Manara Renzo, Vio Stefania, Ghiselli Sara, Cantone Elena, Mardari Rodica, Toldo Irene, Stritoni Valentina, Castiglione Alessandro, Lovo Elisa, Trevisi Patrizia, Bovo Roberto, Martini Alessandro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Feeding and swallowing impairment are present in up to 80% of oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum (OAVS) patients. Salivary gland abnormalities have been reported in OAVS patients but their rate, features, and relationship with phenotype severity have yet to be defined. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Parotid and submandibular salivary gland hypo/aplasia was evaluated on head MRI of 25 OAVS patients (16 with...
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