Oral Manifestations of Hematologic Disorders

It is well known that oral mucosal symptoms and signs are seen in the beginning of haematologic disorders and therefore the patient reports to the dentist first before visiting any general physician or haematologist. Hence it is imperative that the general dentist or the oral physician must be aware of these oral changes so that there is prompt referral to the specialist ensuring a fast diagnosis and early intervention thereby reducing the morbidity and mortality which may be associated with such diseases, especially leukaemia. In this overview of common oral changes encountered in the haematologic disorders is discussed in brief, including all the important facts about the disease.