Diagnosis and Dental Management of a Patient With Forbes Albright Syndrome: A Report of a Rare Case

TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of Forbes Albright syndrome and its dental complications in a 32-year-old woman.

Contribution

The paper presents a rare case highlighting oral manifestations and management of Forbes Albright syndrome.

Findings

The patient showed an alarming increase in dental caries linked to Forbes Albright syndrome.

Early diagnosis and precise management are emphasized to prevent psychological and functional impacts.

Abstract

Forbes Albright syndrome is a hyperprolactinemia syndrome linked to a pituitary tumor associated with galactorrhea and amenorrhea. Cabergoline, an ergot derivative, is its drug of choice.

Here, we report the oral manifestations and management of a case of a 32-year-old female, diagnosed and treated with the same. The patient had an alarming increase in the incidence and progression of dental caries. Her diagnosis and management have been highlighted.

This can have overbearing effects on the psychology and function of the individual, thus making early diagnosis and precise management important.

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