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MeSH Heading: Noma
Tree Number(s): C07.465.604
Unique ID: D009625
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009625
Annotation: severe gangrene of gingiva often spreading to face
Scope Note: A severe gangrenous process occurring predominantly in debilitated and malnourished children, especially in underdeveloped countries. It typically begins as a small vesicle or ulcer on the gingiva that rapidly becomes necrotic and spreads to produce extensive destruction of the buccal and labial mucosa and tissues of the face, which may result in severe disfigurement and even death. Various bacteria have been implicated in the etiology. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Entry Term(s): Cancrum Oris; Stomatitis, Gangrenous
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2009/07/06

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Concept UI: M0014943
Scope Note: A severe gangrenous process occurring predominantly in debilitated and malnourished children, especially in underdeveloped countries. It typically begins as a small vesicle or ulcer on the gingiva that rapidly becomes necrotic and spreads to produce extensive destruction of the buccal and labial mucosa and tissues of the face, which may result in severe disfigurement and even death. Various bacteria have been implicated in the etiology. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Terms: Noma Preferred Term
Term UI T028627
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Cancrum Oris
Term UI T028626
Date09/13/1995
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Stomatitis, Gangrenous
Term UI T028628
Date03/30/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX)

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