Fungiform Papillae and Gustatory Function in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case–Control Study
Enlarged and asymmetric fungiform papillae, hyposalivation, heightened sensitivity to sweet and sour tastes, and reduced healthy eating habits were common in NF1. Although fungiform papillae alterations seem unrelated to taste sensitivity and food preferences, further investigation is needed to better understand the mechanisms underlying these changes.
Authors
- Karin Soares Cunha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5647-282X)
- Alexandra Anastácio Monteiro Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5983-0840)
- Analúcia Rampazzo Xavier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4501-1857)
- Pâmella de Pinho Montovani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2408-1856)
- Eloá Borges Luna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6720-3636)
- Rafaela Elvira Rozza‐de‐Menezes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7985-0507)
- Flavia Kleinsorgen
Institutions
- Universidade Federal Fluminense (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oral Diseases
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/odi.15148
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15