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Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Primary gingival tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
  • Oral lesions can present atypically, complicating diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 71-year-old Japanese woman presented with an unusual gingival lesion.
  • Saliva culture was positive for tuberculosis.
  • Gingival biopsy tissue analysis confirmed tuberculosis infection origin.

Findings:

  • Definitive diagnosis was achieved through genetic identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in gingival biopsy specimens.
  • This case highlights the utility of genetic identification in diagnosing infectious diseases.

Implications:

  • Tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unusual oral and gingival lesions.
  • Advanced diagnostic tools like genetic identification are crucial for rare infectious disease presentations.