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Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis in an immunocompromised young adult

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis is an acute onset disease characterised by ulceration, necrosis, pain and bleeding in gingival surfaces. It is predominantly seen in severely malnourished children and young adults with advanced HIV infection. We present a unique presentation in a young adult with high-grade osteogenic sarcoma.

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-211092

Authors: Jessie Hu, Paul Kent, Joshua M Lennon, Latania K Logan

Institutions: Rush University Medical Center, Rush University

Language: English

Topic: Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Henan Institute of Science and Technology