Plasma cell gingivitis: A rare and perplexing entity
Plasma cell gingivitis, an infrequent benign entity, is an inflammatory or reactive condition of the gingiva to certain allergens or to an unknown factor. It is clinically characterized by erythematous, edematous, granular/cobblestone appearance of gingival surfaces with clear demarcation from the m...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Plasma cell gingivitis, an infrequent benign entity, is an inflammatory or reactive condition of the gingiva to certain allergens or to an unknown factor. It is clinically characterized by erythematous, edematous, granular/cobblestone appearance of gingival surfaces with clear demarcation from the mucogingival junction. It easily bleeds on manipulation and may be associated with a burning sensation to spicy food consumption. Histologically, the lesion shows dense plasma cell infiltrate of the connective tissue. Here, we report a case of a 12-year-old girl, who presented with this rare condition, and its management with topical and systemic corticosteroids |
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| Item Description: | 0972-1363 0975-1572 10.4103/0972-1363.189997 |