Oral Epstein-Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer : gingival presentation of a benign lymphoproliferative lesion

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Epstein-Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer (EBVMCU) is a benign lymphoproliferative lesion related to iatrogenic or age-related immunosuppression in patients with prior Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. Although the clinical presentation may resemble malignant disease, the course of EBVMCU is indolent, and regression is expected when immunosuppression is reduced. We present a case of EBVMCU in the gingiva of a 59-year-old male patient with long-standing pemphigus vulgaris. The initial presentation was suspicious for oral cavity cancer, which was ruled out by biopsy. After reduction of immunosuppression, the ulceration regressed and an area of exposed necrotic bone remained. Complete healing was achieved after sequestrectomy and primary closure with a local gingival flap.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:49

Enthalten in:

International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery - 49(2020), 10 vom: 01. Okt., Seite 1351-1354

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Li, D T S [VerfasserIn]
Lo, A W I [VerfasserIn]
Su, Y-X [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
Epstein–Barr virus
Lymphoproliferative disorder
Mucocutaneous ulcer

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Date Completed 27.10.2020

Date Revised 27.10.2020

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.ijom.2020.01.008

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NLM305788086