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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 83-86 |
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Generalized gingival enlargement in non-Hodgkins lymphoma during pregnancy: A rare case report
Shaila Kothiwale, Smita Kore, Amrita Rathore
Department of Periodontics, KLE's V. K. Institute of Dental Sciences, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Shaila Kothiwale
Department of Periodontics, KLE's V. K. Institute of Dental Sciences, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2229-5194.173223
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Lymphoma is the second most common neoplasm of the head and neck region. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) affects not only lymphoid organs but other organs and tissues that do not contain lymphoid cells. NHL cases occur extranodally and in 3% of these cases the initial presentation may be in the oral cavity. This case report presents an unusual occurrence of NHL in a young pregnant female presenting as generalized gingival enlargement which was the first and only clinical manifestation of the malignancy.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE TO INTERDISCIPLINARY DENTISTRY
- The present case emphasizes the importance of the diagnosis of gingival enlargement, as this can be the manifestation
- Early diagnosis may allow treatment of early stage disease, resulting in a better prognosis for the patient
- Thus, an interdisciplinary approach among periodontist, gynecologist, pathologist, and oncologist will help in precise and timely diagnosis and treatment of such malignancies.
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