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Oral hyaline ring granuloma: a case report
Veena V Naik1, Mithelesh Mishra, Ganga S Pilli
1Department of Oral Pathology, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum 590010.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|June 22, 2013
Summary
This study reports a rare inflammatory oral lesion, hyaline ring granuloma, caused by implanted sugar cane. Histological findings confirmed vegetable matter as the likely origin of the characteristic hyaline rings.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Granulomatous inflammation
- Foreign body reactions
Background:
- Hyaline ring granuloma is an uncommon inflammatory lesion characterized by ring-shaped hyaline bodies and foreign body giant cells.
- The exact nature and origin of these hyaline rings remain debated, with theories including degenerative blood vessels or plant remnants.
Observation:
- A case study of a 17-year-old male presenting with an oral lesion is detailed.
- The lesion resulted from traumatic implantation of vegetable matter, specifically sugar cane.
Findings:
- Histological examination revealed granulation tissue surrounding a hyaline ring.
- The presence of vegetable material, particularly pulses, is increasingly supported as the source of these hyaline bodies.
Implications:
- This case supports the hypothesis that hyaline rings in such lesions are derived from implanted vegetable matter.
- Accurate diagnosis relies on recognizing the characteristic histological features of hyaline ring granuloma.
- Understanding the etiology is crucial for appropriate clinical management of oral inflammatory lesions.
