Open AccessA rare case of plasma cell mucositis in a young patient
Author(s) -
Kachapilly Arun,
Majo Ambooken,
Soma Susan Varghese,
T. M. Varghese,
Jayan Jacob Mathew
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/jisp.jisp_335_15
Subject(s) - mucositis , medicine , gingivectomy , plasma cell , dermatology , histopathological examination , pathology , surgery , dentistry , radiation therapy , bone marrow
Plasma cell mucositis (PCM) is a rare benign proliferative disorder affecting various mucosal surfaces usually seen in elderly patients. In the present case, a 13-year-old young boy reported with the complaint of swollen upper lip and enlarged gums in relation to upper front teeth. The diagnosis of plasma cell mucositis is complex and frequently requires histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry. Management included conventional gingivectomy and intralesional steroid. Regular follow-up of PCM is essential based on the possibility of recurrence, the potential involvement of other mucosal surfaces and unknown potential for malignant transformation.