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<journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">global-journal-of-medical-research-j-dentistry-otolaryngology</journal-id>
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<journal-title>Global Journal of Medical Research - J: Dentistry &amp; Otolaryngology</journal-title>
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<issn publication-format="print">0975-5888</issn>
<issn publication-format="electronic">2249-4618</issn>
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<article-title>The Silent Sufferers: Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis (CIPA): A Case Report</article-title>
<subtitle>Managing CIPA in Pediatric Dental Practice</subtitle>
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Chaudhry</surname><given-names>Dr Kalpna</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Rava</surname><given-names>Dr Diganta</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Singh</surname><given-names>Dr Deepshikha</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Panwar</surname><given-names>Dr Pooja</given-names></name></contrib>
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<aff id="aff1">INDIA</aff>
<pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub" iso-8601-date="2026-01-11">
<day>11</day>
<month>01</month>
<year>2026</year>
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<volume>25</volume>
<issue>J1</issue>
<fpage>21</fpage>
<lpage>25</lpage>
<abstract><p>Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis (CIPA) is a rare hereditary condition that affects the nervous system, leading to an absence of pain sensation and impaired thermal regulation. This case report highlights the diagnostic process of a 9-year-old patient suspected to be suffering with CIPA in a dental setting where early recognition of the condition plays a critical role in preventing complications. The report discusses the implications of CIPA for pediatric dental care, emphasising the need for increased awareness and modified management approaches.</p></abstract>
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<p>Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis (CIPA) is a rare hereditary condition that affects the nervous system, leading to an absence of pain sensation and impaired thermal regulation. This case report highlights the diagnostic process of a 9-year-old patient suspected to be suffering with CIPA in a dental setting where early recognition of the condition plays a critical role in preventing complications. The report discusses the implications of CIPA for pediatric dental care, emphasising the need for increased awareness and modified management approaches.</p>
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