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Congential insensitivity to pain: report of two cases

  • J.O. Lawoyin1,*,
  • D.O. Lawoyin1

1Department of Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, Al-Baha Saudi Arabia.

DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.25.2.c473362147p01382 Vol.25,Issue 2,April 2001 pp.171-174

Published: 01 April 2001

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Abstract

Congenital indifference or insensitivity to pain (CIP) is a rare syndrome. It mimics a number of other syndromes categorized under peripheral sensory neuropathies, often making early diagnosis difficult. Two cases from the middle east are presented, highlighting possible diagnostic, and management difficulties.

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J.O. Lawoyin,D.O. Lawoyin. Congential insensitivity to pain: report of two cases. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2001. 25(2);171-174.

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