Riga–Fede disease
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Riga-Fede disease is an oral
condition found, albeit rarely, in newborn
s that manifests as an ulceration on the ventral surface of the tongue
or on the inner surface of the lower lip. It is caused by trauma
to the soft tissue from erupted baby teeth
.
It can be described as a sublingual traumatic ulceration. Although it begins as an ulceration, it may progress to a large fibrous mass
with repeated trauma.
Mouth
The mouth is the first portion of the alimentary canal that receives food andsaliva. The oral mucosa is the mucous membrane epithelium lining the inside of the mouth....
condition found, albeit rarely, in newborn
Infant
A newborn or baby is the very young offspring of a human or other mammal. A newborn is an infant who is within hours, days, or up to a few weeks from birth. In medical contexts, newborn or neonate refers to an infant in the first 28 days after birth...
s that manifests as an ulceration on the ventral surface of the tongue
Tongue
The tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floors of the mouths of most vertebrates which manipulates food for mastication. It is the primary organ of taste , as much of the upper surface of the tongue is covered in papillae and taste buds. It is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly...
or on the inner surface of the lower lip. It is caused by trauma
Physical trauma
Trauma refers to "a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident." It can also be described as "a physical wound or injury, such as a fracture or blow." Major trauma can result in secondary complications such as circulatory shock, respiratory failure and death...
to the soft tissue from erupted baby teeth
Deciduous teeth
Deciduous teeth, otherwise known as reborner teeth, baby teeth, temporary teeth and primary teeth, are the first set of teeth in the growth development of humans and many other mammals. In some Asian countries they are referred to as fall teeth as they will eventually fall out, while in almost all...
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It can be described as a sublingual traumatic ulceration. Although it begins as an ulceration, it may progress to a large fibrous mass
Fibroma
Fibromas are benign tumors that are composed of fibrous or connective tissue. They can grow in all organs, arising from mesenchyme tissue. The term "fibroblastic" or "fibromatous" is used to describe tumors of the fibrous connective tissue...
with repeated trauma.