A case report of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) – A rare presentation of strawberry gingiva to dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons
We present a case of isolated strawberry gingivitis without systemic involvement in an otherwise healthy young male.Early recognition and biopsy allowed for successful management of the lesion and initiation of systemic therapy for the Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), with no recognised end-o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667147620000114 |
| Summary: | We present a case of isolated strawberry gingivitis without systemic involvement in an otherwise healthy young male.Early recognition and biopsy allowed for successful management of the lesion and initiation of systemic therapy for the Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), with no recognised end-organ damage.The key learning points include having a low threshold for biopsy and early referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a view to prompt assessment and commencement of treatment with planned long term follow up. |
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| ISSN: | 2667-1476 |