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Plasma Cell Gingivitis With Plasma Cell Cheilitis: A Diagnostic Challenge.
Lata Goyal1, Shivani Bansal2, Arshad Ernakulum3
1Associate Professor, Periodontology Division, Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda, Punjab, India.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|November 19, 2024
Summary
This case study highlights a rare instance of concurrent plasma cell gingivitis and plasma cell cheilitis. Prompt diagnosis and allergen elimination led to successful patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Plasma cell gingivitis and plasma cell cheilitis present diagnostic challenges.
- Concomitant occurrence in a single patient is rarely documented in dental literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of coexisting plasma cell gingivitis and plasma cell cheilitis.
- To emphasize the importance of histopathological examination and allergen identification.
Main Methods:
- Clinical case presentation of a 63-year-old female patient.
- Histopathology and immunohistochemistry for diagnostic confirmation.
- Allergen identification and elimination as treatment.
Main Results:
- Diagnosis of concurrent plasma cell gingivitis and cheilitis confirmed.
- Patient showed significant improvement after removal of suspected allergens.
- Successful management through allergen avoidance.
Conclusions:
- Concomitant plasma cell gingivitis and cheilitis, though rare, should be considered in differential diagnoses.
- Comprehensive histopathological evaluation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Allergen identification and elimination represent the cornerstone of effective treatment.
