Sarcoidosis presenting as isolated gingival enlargement: a rare case entity.
J Clin Diagn Res
; 8(11): ZD25-6, 2014 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Sarcoidosis is a non-caseating granulomatous disease . It is a multiorgan inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. Conditions affecting skin or other organs frequently involve oral cavity and rarely manifest as gingival disease. Here we are reporting a rare case in which gingival hyperplasia was the initial symptom which finally led to the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. Oral mucous membrane needs to be examined carefully as it may constitute in presenting first sign of systemic sarcoidosis.
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MEDLINE
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En
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J Clin Diagn Res
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article
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