Lingual infarction in Wegener's Granulomatosis: A case report and review of the literature

• Main Authors: Brizman Eitan, Carter Lachlan M
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2008-08-01
• Series: Head & Face Medicine
• Online Access: http://www.head-face-med.com/content/4/1/19

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a multi-system disease, characterised by the triad of necrotising granulomata affecting the upper and lower respiratory tracts, disseminated vasculitis and glomerulonephritis. Oral lesions are associated with up to 50% of cases, although are rare as a presenting feature. The most common oral lesions associated with WG are ulceration and strawberry gingivitis. We review the literature regarding oral manifestations of WG and present a case of lingual infarction, an extremely rare oral lesion associated with WG, in a severe, rapidly progressive and ultimately fatal form of the disease.</p>