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  • Title: Gingival Plasma Cell Granuloma: A case Report of Multiple Lesions.
    Author: Lu W, Qi GG, Li XJ, He FM, Hong B.
    Journal: J Clin Pediatr Dent; 2020 Dec 01; 44(6):436-441. PubMed ID: 33378465.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Plasma cell granuloma (PCG) is a rare benign pseudotumorous proliferation of unclear etiology that is mainly situated in the lungs. Gingival PCG is an even more peculiar lesion that usually occurs in middle-aged or elderly individuals and clinically manifests as a solitary entity. CASE REPORT: A 15-year-old male with no underlying medical conditions presented with multiple gingival masses in the right maxilla, which were initially thought to be epulis. The lesions were resected completely and the excisional biopsies sent for histological examination. Immunohistochemical (IHC) stain revealed dense polyclonal plasma cell infiltration with positive expression of both kappa and lambda light chains, confirming a diagnosis of gingival PCG. Subsequently, the affected gingiva healed uneventfully, with no sign of recurrence over 2 years of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: The present report depicts an extremely unusual case of gingival PCG occurring in a juvenile with multiple lesions, which is worth attention in clinical pediatric dentistry. Excisional-biopsy and histological investigations are imperative for a confirmative diagnosis and to exclude potential aggressive conditions. Complete resection of lesions seems to be a valid treatment, while long-term clinical follow-up is still needed.
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