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Plasma‐Cell Gingivitis: Report of a Case
Author(s) -
Lubow Richard M.,
Cooley Robert L.,
Hartman Kenton S.,
McDaniel Raymond K.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1984.55.4.235
Subject(s) - gingivitis , glossitis , medicine , dermatology , psoriasis , physical examination , medical history , dentistry , pathology , surgery , tongue
A well‐documented case of plasma‐cell gingivitis is presented. When viewed in a total perspective, the clinical examination, history of usage of a popular mint, laboratory data and histologic examination provide support for this diagnosis. This patient did not exhibit any evidence of glossitis or Cheilitis as is often reported in the literature; however, a positive history to psoriasis was noted. The occurrence of plasma‐cell gingivitis in a patient with documented psoriasis provides some interesting speculation regarding the etiologic picture of this condition.