Einstein International Journal Organization(EIJO)

Abstract

Plasma cell gingivitis (PCG) is a benign condition of the gingiva, rarely encountered clinically as enlarged marginal and attached gingiva. It is histopathologically characterised by plasma cells infiltration in connective tissue. Hypersensitivity reaction due to antigen is thought to be as main etiological factor. Early diagnosis and intervention is essential as plasma cell gingivitis has similar clinical presentation as seen in leukemia, multiple myeloma, discoid lupus erythematosus, atrophic lichen planus, desquamative gingivitis, or cicatricial pemphigoid which must be differentiated through hematologic examination. The present case is of 18 years old, young female patient suffering from gingival enlargement reported in Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology in Divya Jyoti College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar. On histopathological examination it was diagnosed as plasma cell gingivitis

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