Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis in an immunocompromised young adult

Jessie Hu, Paul Kent*, Joshua M. Lennon, Latania K. Logan

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numberA1438
JournalBMJ case reports
Volume2015
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 16 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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