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Vamsi Gelli1, Sunil S Mutalik, Vimi Sunil Mutalik
1Department of Periodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|April 13, 2013
Summary
Tuberculosis can manifest as rare oral lesions, even without systemic signs. Early consideration of tuberculosis in gingival inflammation is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Granulomatous Diseases
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious granulomatous disease caused by mycobacteria.
- Oral manifestations of TB are uncommon, typically secondary to pulmonary disease.
Observation:
- A case of primary gingival tuberculosis in a 20-year-old female with treatment-resistant gingivitis is presented.
- The patient had no systemic evidence of TB, and initial diagnostic tests were negative.
- Gingivitis resolved following antitubercular therapy.
Findings:
- Primary gingival tuberculosis can present as refractory gingivitis.
- Diagnostic challenges exist when clinical presentation is atypical and investigations are negative.
- Therapeutic trial of antitubercular drugs can be diagnostic and curative.
Implications:
- Tuberculosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of persistent gingival inflammation, particularly in endemic areas.
- Early recognition of oral TB is vital to prevent progression to more severe, potentially lethal forms of the infection.
- This case underscores the importance of considering TB even with negative diagnostic workups.
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