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Plasma cell mucositis (PCM) is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the oral tissues, often triggered by allergens or inflammation. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition, poses unique challenges in oral care and hygiene due to behavioral and sensory issues. These conditions have not previously been reported in concert but may share risk factors including through the development of inflammation. We present a case of severe PCM in a 23-year-old male with ASD, illustrating diagnostic complexities and management strategies. The patient presented with widespread and severe lesions, raising the possibility of underlying causes. After multiple interventions, including topical steroids and trigger avoidance, the patient achieved near-complete resolution of the oral lesions. Immunohistochemical and serological investigations suggested an underlying monoclonal gammopathy, warranting hematological evaluation. Our case shows how PCM and ASD can affect each other, highlighting the importance of understanding how these conditions interact, and the need for tailored approaches to oral health in this population. Further research is needed to elucidate any pathophysiological or risk-based link between ASD and inflammatory oral conditions and to refine management strategies for PCM in patients with neurodevelopmental disorders.
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BACKGROUND: Hemangioma is a vascular benign tumour of endothelial origin. It appears commonly in the first decade of life with increases incidence in females. Hemangioma is not common to happen in the oral cavity and it is extremely rare to appear in the labial vestibule. CASE SUMMARY: We present a case of an 11-year-old girl who complained of a painful, slowly growing mass which was consistent with the capillary hemangioma in the left mandibular vestibule. Vascular tumor such as hemangioma in the mandibular vestibule is extremely rare; hence, the clinical definitive diagnosis is very challenging. Therefore, radiographic imaging and histopathologic analysis are crucial to reach to the final diagnosis for proper management. CONCLUSION: Comprehensive clinical evaluation, proper diagnostic imaging and microscopic analysis of the mass establish a precise diagnosis of the hemangioma for better management.
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INTRODUCTION: Gingivitis is an oral condition characterized by inflammation and bleeding of the gingiva (gums), largely caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis. Oral hygiene options for controlling P. gingivalis include mouthwash containing Commiphora myrrha (myrrh), which has been shown to be effective against the microbe. Silver nanoparticles (SN) have been studied for their antibacterial effect in different oral health applications, including mouthwash. This was an in vitro laboratory study of the anti-microbial actions of myrrh and SN against P. gingivalis. METHODS: We compared the anti-microbial properties against P. gingivalis of four solutions: a) placebo solution, b) myrrh solution (MS), c) MS mixed with silver nanoparticles (MSN), and d) SN suspension alone. Sixteen agar plates were divided into four groups of four plates, and each group was treated with one of the solutions/suspensions. The solution/suspension was administered on the agar disc diffusion method, and inhibition zones (IZs) were measured after 24 (time 1), 48 (time 2), and 72â¯h (time 3). To characterize MSN and SN, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was used. UV-Vis spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) were used to further characterize MSN. RESULTS: After 24â¯h, the median IZ for the MS plates was 16â¯mm, and the median IZ for MSN plates was 15â¯mm. At time 2, the MS median IZ was 15â¯mm, but the MSN median IZ increased to 18â¯mm, and the interquartile ranges (IQRs) did not overlap. At time 3, the median IZs was similar again, with MSN and MS having IZs of 16â¯mm and 15â¯mm, respectively. SN alone showed no anti-microbial activity. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings show that MSN displayed superior anti-microbial activity against P. gingivalis compared to MS and SN after 48â¯h of incubation, but not after 24â¯h. Also, the increased anti-microbial activity had ceased by 72â¯h.