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Recalcitrant Gingival Lesions in a Patient Previously Diagnosed With Behçet's Disease
Eric T Stoopler1, Sahar Mirfarsi2, Faizan Alawi3
1Professor of Oral Medicine, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and England (FDSRCS); Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FDSRCPS).
Abstract:
Oral mucosal lesions are frequently encountered in a variety of healthcare settings and often present as a diagnostic and management challenge. Several immune-mediated disorders present with overlapping oral and/or cutaneous manifestations. Healthcare providers must establish a specific diagnosis to guide effective disease management. This article describes the case of a patient previously diagnosed with Behçet's disease who presented with recalcitrant gingival lesions. The case report underscores the need for healthcare providers to have a fundamental knowledge of mucocutaneous disorders.