Traumatic lingual ulceration in a newborn: Riga-Fede disease

• Main Authors: van der Meij Erik H (Author), de Vries Tjalling W (Author), Eggink Henk F (Author), de Visscher Jan GAM (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Riga Fede disease is a reactive mucosal disease as a result of repetitive trauma of the tongue by the anterior primary teeth during forward and backward movement. Although the aspect of the lesion might be impressive, its nature is relatively benign. The history...