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Objective: Oral pathological findings are often associated with diabetes mellitus. The aim of the study was to assess the frequency of oral findings among diabetic patients of both genders
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from February 2017 to November 2017 at Bahria University Dental Hospital and Mamji Hospital, Karachi. A total of 363 diagnosed patients of diabetes mellitus were selected for the study. A questionnaire was designed and oral clinical examination was performed. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23
Results: A total number of 363 diagnosed patients of diabetes mellitus were included in the study. Among these 187 [51.52%] were male and 176 [48.48%] were female. The overall oral mucosal findings were predominantly present in male diabetic patients as compared to females
Conclusion: The result of this study shows a high prevalence of oral pathological findings in diabetic patients
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Objective: To compare the efficacy of Gabapentin with carbamazepine in Trigeminal Neuralgia
Material/Method: The study was conducted in Agha Khan University Hospital and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for four months. 19 patients of TN were collected through purposive convenience sampling. DN4 questionnaire was used to differentiate between Somatic and Neuropathic pain. Numeric Pain Rating Scale was used to assess the severity of pain
Results: Nine patients of Trigeminal Neuralgia refractory to carbamazepine were put on Gabapentin with male to female ratio of 4:5. All showed favorable response on 800-1600 mg Gabapentin on Numeric Pain Rating Scale. All patients were pain free in three weeks with no side effects. There was significant difference between pain response to carbamazepine and Gabapentin at P< .05. Four patients [44%] had pain relief on 900 mg Gabapentin, three [33%] on 1200 mg, one responded on 800 mg and one on 1600 mg
Conclusion: Gabapentin is effective as first line treatment in Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Median rhomboid glossitis is an unusual oral condition with a fascinating clinical presentation. It is typically located around the midline of the dorsum of the tongue appearing as a reddish, rhomboid area expressing in form of atrophy. The following case reported is of 47 year old male diabetic patient who visited BUMDC for regular dental check up consisting of case report literature review, discussion including insight regarding etiology and its association with diabetes mellitus, clinical presentation and management of the condition