Prevalencia de lesiones estomatológicas en pacientes pediátricos del Centro Dermatológico Dr. Úraga.

Abstract

Introduction: Oral health in pediatric patients is of utmost importance, since early care of the oral cavity can significantly influence throughout life. The soft tissues of the oral cavity and each part of the stomatognathic system play a crucial role in oral function and the general health of the child. Therefore, alterations in oral health at an early age impact the quality of life of infants and their families, health systems and societies. Objective: To determine the prevalence of oral mucosa lesions in pediatric patients at the Úraga Center, dermatology and aesthetics. Methodology: A descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional study was carried out on 22 pediatric patients treated in the area of surgery, oral pathology, the following variables were analyzed: gender, age group, clinical sign, definitive diagnosis and treatment. Results: 22 pediatric patients (13.58%) were evaluated, of which 45.5% were male and 54.5% female. The most prevalent clinical sign was the tumor with 36.36%, followed by multiple vegetations 18.18%. The most prevalent diagnosis was Heck's disease and mucocele with 18.18%. When the diagnosis was related to sex, it was found that girls were the most affected with 54.5%. The most used treatment was excision. Conclusion: The most common lesion in pediatric patients is mucoceles regardless of sex and most frequently in the age group of infants and children.