A rare clinical presentation of sarcoidosis; gingivitis

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Güzel H. A., Koksal N., Aydin D., Aslan K., Goren F., Karagoz F.

ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY, vol.116, no.4, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 116 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.oooo.2013.06.016
• Journal Name: ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Gingivitis due to sarcoidosis is a relatively rare condition. Gingivitis or isolated gingival involvement may be the first sign of systemic sarcoidosis. We report the case of a 37 year-old woman with isolated gingivitis due to sarcoidosis confirmed by biopsy. Following treatment with a systemic corticosteroid (prednisolone 40 mg/day), all clinical and radiologic findings were completely improved. In cases of chronic and intractable gingivitis, systemic sarcoidosis should be suspected. It should be confirmed with a biopsy, and the patient should be referred to a chest disease clinic to exclude other organ involvement.