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Localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia.
Nitya Kala1, Harikrishnan Prasad2
1Department of Periodontology, KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
|March 4, 2024
Summary
Localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia (LJSGH) can affect adults and presents as a recurrent gingival mass. Awareness is crucial as LJSGH may be misdiagnosed as common reactive lesions.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Periodontology
Background:
- Localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia (LJSGH) is an under-researched oral lesion.
- While historically associated with children, LJSGH frequently occurs in adults.
Observation:
- A case of a 41-year-old female with a recurrent, asymptomatic, erythematous gingival mass is presented.
- Clinical and histopathological correlation confirmed the LJSGH diagnosis.
Findings:
- Literature review indicates LJSGH occurs across a wide age range, up to 87 years.
- No gender predilection is observed, with frequent occurrence on the maxillary anterior gingiva.
- Recurrence is a hallmark of LJSGH, though its cause remains unclear.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of LJSGH among dentists and periodontists is essential.
- Distinguishing LJSGH from other reactive gingival lesions is critical for appropriate management.
- Further research into the etiology and pathogenesis of LJSGH is warranted.
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