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(Q18.5) Microstomia
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517 898 in individuals diagnosis microstomia confirmed
2 805 deaths with diagnosis microstomia
1% mortality rate associated with the disease microstomia
Diagnosis microstomia is diagnosed Men are 3.18% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis microstomia
1 930 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis microstomia
875 (0.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease microstomia - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 5-9
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features microstomia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Microstomia - what does this mean
Microstomia is a condition where the mouth opening is abnormally small, caused by a variety of factors including genetics, trauma, or certain medical conditions. it can lead to difficulty in eating, speaking, and breathing, as well as cosmetic concerns.
What happens during the disease - microstomia
Microstomia is a condition characterized by an abnormally small mouth opening. it is caused by a variety of factors, including fibrosis of the muscles of the face, trauma, radiation damage, congenital malformations, and temporomandibular joint (tmj) disorders. fibrosis is the thickening and scarring of the facial muscles due to inflammation, which leads to a decrease in the range of motion of the mouth muscles. trauma to the face can cause scarring or damage to the muscles of the face, leading to a decrease in the size of the mouth opening. radiation damage can cause fibrosis of the facial muscles, leading to a decrease in the size of the mouth opening. congenital malformations can cause a decrease in the size of the mouth opening due to abnormal development of the muscles of the face. tmj disorders can cause inflammation, leading to fibrosis of the facial muscles and a decrease in the size of the mouth opening.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Microstomia - Prevention
Microstomia can be prevented by avoiding exposure to environmental toxins, eating a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals, and maintaining good oral hygiene. additionally, it is important to wear protective gear when engaging in activities that may expose you to hazardous substances, and to regularly visit your dentist for checkups and preventive treatments.