PLASMA CELL GINGIVITIS ASSOCIATED WITH INFLAMMATORY CHELITIS A REPORT ON A RARE CASE

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Plasma cell gingivitis (PGC) is a rare disease of gingival tissues which is difficult totreat. It has a higher rate of reoccurrence and needs a detailed and careful analysis of etiology. Further,its association with chelitis is rare, only few cases have been reported and the condition with thispresentation poses a diagnostic dilemma.CASE REPORT: This paper reports a 16 year old male with a complaint of bleeding and swelling ofgingiva since 3 years. The gingival enlargement occurred on facial aspect of upper and lower anteriorteeth involving attached gingival. He also presented with swelling of both lips which was recurrent andfor the same duration of 3 years.DISCUSSION: Based on clinical features and histopathological findings, a diagnosis of plasma cellgingivitis with inflammatory chelitis was made. A detailed history of possible allergen exposure wastaken and patch test was conducted to identify any such allergens. Other conditions were ruled out byblood investigation, detailed medical and drug history.CONCLUSION: A close collaboration between Periodontist and Dermatologist is essential to managesuch a case.