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- Title
Gingival plasma cell granuloma.
- Authors
Phadnaik, Mangesh B; Attar, Nilofar
- Abstract
Plasma cell granuloma is a rare reactive lesion composed of polyclonal plasma cells. It manifests primarily in the lungs, but may occur in various other anatomic locations like the oral cavity. Intraoral plasma cell granulomas involving the tongue, lip, oral mucosa and gingiva have been reported in the past. This case presents a 54-year-old female with chronic periodontitis and mandibular anterior gingival overgrowth treated by Phase I therapy (scaling and root planing) and excisional biopsy. Histological examination revealed inflammatory cell infiltrate containing sheets of plasma cells. Immunohistochemistry for kappa and lambda light chains showed a polyclonal staining pattern confirming a diagnosis of plasma cell granuloma. This case highlights the need to biopsy for unusual lesions to rule out potential neoplasms.
- Publication
Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research, 2010, Vol 21, Issue 3, p460
- ISSN
1998-3603
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.4103/0970-9290.70788