Chronic lymphocytic leukemia revealed by a rare complication: Noma. First description from Togo

• Main Authors: Bouassalo Komlan Mawabah (Author), Mossi Edem Komi (Author), Padaro Essohana (Author), Gunepin Mathieu (Author), Weber Elise (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: EDP Sciences, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Noma is defined as a gangrenous ulcerative stomatitis whose starting point is endobuccal. Its exact etiology remains unknown, but many risk factors have been described (malnutrition, poor hygiene, etc.). Chronic lymphoid leukemia (LLC) is a lymphoproliferative syndrome characterized by...