Berner JE, Will P, Loubies R, Vidal P

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 167-170
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ABSTRACT

It is undeniable that one of the most important features of the medical diagnostic procedure is the physical exam. Among the different body parts, the oral cavity stands out because of the amount of local signs that can be found. There is no other spot in human anatomy that can present so many variables, and that is why systematization is essential during the exam to provide reliable and useful information. This article pretends to review the physical examination of the oral cavity following a topographical order of the anatomy, normal and pathological, and the possible findings that may be useful for diagnosis any medical specialty.

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