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Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While its primary impact is on the lungs, leading to pulmonary tuberculosis, it can also affect various other organs, a condition referred to as extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
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Oral tuberculosis involving maxillary gingiva.

Rohit Jaiswal1, Anil Singh, Manjunath Badni

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery
|May 29, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease, but oral cavity lesions are often missed. This case highlights gingival tuberculosis in a young male, emphasizing its importance in differential diagnosis.

Keywords:
Gingivaoral mucosatuberculous ulcer

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global communicable disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  • Transmission typically occurs via aerosolized droplets from infected sputum.
  • Oral manifestations of TB are uncommon but can occur.

Observation:

  • A 24-year-old male presented with gingival lesions.
  • The oral lesions were suspected to be tuberculosis-related.
  • Differential diagnosis of oral lesions can be challenging.

Findings:

  • The case confirmed tuberculosis affecting the gingiva.
  • This highlights the potential for Mycobacterium tuberculosis to manifest in the oral cavity.
  • Gingival tuberculosis can be an overlooked presentation of the disease.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider oral tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of persistent oral lesions.
  • Early recognition of oral TB can aid in prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • This case underscores the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach for TB.