Open AccessPlasma cell gingivitis - A rare case related to Colocasia (arbi) leaves
Author(s) -
Deepika Bali,
Sanjeet Gill,
Amit Bali
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.101086
Subject(s) - medicine , gingivitis , dentifrice , dentistry , etiology , dermatology , traditional medicine , pathology , chemistry , inorganic chemistry , fluoride
Plasma cell gingivitis is an uncommon inflammatory condition of uncertain etiology often flavoured chewing gum, spices, foods, candies, or dentifrices. The diagnosis of plasma cell gingivitis is based on comprehensive history taking, clinical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests. Here we are presenting a rare case of plasma cell gingivitis caused by consumption of colocasia (arbi) leaves. Colocasia is a kind of vegetable, very commonly consumed in the regions of North India.