File names in finder disappear when selected

When I select files or folders in an open window in Finder, the names disappear, but the icon still shows. Scrolling or moving the window will cause them to reappear. Also, None of the toolbox windows show information (like font name or point size) in Adobe apps until you click in and select all. Type something in, click enter, and new text disappears.
I've deleted Finder prefs, deleted font caches, repaired permissions, reinstalled LucidaGrande.dfont - no effect. Help!

Someone posted a similar problem last week that was traced to a corrupt font. See if this thread helps:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4749618
Note the link toward the bottom to a font management article by one of the Level 4 posters.

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