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What type of immunodeficiency disorder is associated with large lysosomal granules in granulocytes and defective chemotaxis in neutrophils and monocytes?
What type of immunodeficiency disorder is associated with large lysosomal granules in granulocytes and defective chemotaxis in neutrophils and monocytes?
- Histiocytosis X
- Hypophosphatasia
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Chediak-Higashi syndrome (correct)
What are the periodontal features of histiocytosis X?
What are the periodontal features of histiocytosis X?
- Gingival overgrowth with minimal bone changes
- Rapid tooth loss with normal periodontal tissues
- Generalized enamel hypoplasia with mild gingivitis
- Punched-out necrotic ulcers with granulation tissue and marked bone loss (correct)
Which syndrome is characterized by skin fragility, easy bruising, abnormal scarring, and early tooth loss?
Which syndrome is characterized by skin fragility, easy bruising, abnormal scarring, and early tooth loss?
- Histiocytosis X
- Hypophosphatasia
- Chediak-Higashi syndrome
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (correct)
What is a common treatment option for hypophosphatasia to address defective tooth mineralization and premature primary teeth loss?
What is a common treatment option for hypophosphatasia to address defective tooth mineralization and premature primary teeth loss?
Which disorder is characterized by suppressed monocyte chemotaxis, increased urinary excretion of phoshoethanolamine, and cementum hypoplasia leading to tooth issues?
Which disorder is characterized by suppressed monocyte chemotaxis, increased urinary excretion of phoshoethanolamine, and cementum hypoplasia leading to tooth issues?
What is a characteristic manifestation of histiocytosis X that may clinically resemble necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis lesions?
What is a characteristic manifestation of histiocytosis X that may clinically resemble necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis lesions?
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