Plasma cell gingivitis 0f unknown etiology-a case report Nagarathna1*, Sahana2, Shilpa3 1Professor, Dept. Of Periodontics, A.J. Institute Of Dental Sciences, Mangalore 2Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Periodontics, A.J. Institute Of Dental Sciences, Mangalore 3Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Periodontics, A.J. Institute Of Dental SciencesMangalore *Corresponding Author: Dr. Nagarathna, Professor, Dept. Of Periodontics A.J. Institute Of Dental Sciences NH-66, Kuntikana, Mangalore
Online published on 16 October, 2013. Abstract Plasma cell gingivitis is a rare benign condition of the gingiva characterized by sharply demarcated erythematous and edematous gingiva often extending up to the muco gingival junction. Though the exact etiology is not known, allergic reaction seems to be a plausible explanation. The histopathological appearance consists of a dense infiltration of normal plasma cells separated by a collagenous stroma. We discuss here a case of plasma cell gingivitis which has been diagnosed based on the presence of plasma cells in histological section and was treated with open curettage. Top Key Words Plasma cells, Erythematous gingiva, Internal bevel gingivectomy. Top |