Condition : Noma aka Gangrenous Stomatitis Cause : Polymicrobial Infection secondary to Immunodeficiency
Answer : Cancrum oris aka Noma aka Gangrenous stomatis Discussion Cancrum oris is a rapidly spreading, necrotic ulceration of the cheek, exposing the underlying bone, leading to a well-defined slough and a large defect in the cheek or lip. Soon bone and teeth sequestrate. caused by : organisms of Vincent's stomatitis, namely Fusobacterium fusiforme and Borrelia vincenti. Common in : Africa, Asia and S. America, predominantly in malnourished children Predisposing factor : commonest is Measles, but gastroenteritis, typhoid, bronchopneumonia and kala azar may act as antecedents. Credit to dracomalfoy for answering it concisely & precisely. (Y)
