| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3168464 | Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Ligneous gingivitis is a rare condition characterized by inflammation and nodular gingival enlargement secondary to fibrin deposits in the gingival that results from plasminogen deficiency. Several therapeutic approaches have been used with limited success. We report a case of a patient with homozygous plasminogen deficiency and ligneous gingivitis that was initially refractory to local care and systemic antibiotics, but later improved with the addition of warfarin.
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Authors
Gregg Fine, Kenneth Bauer, Maha Al-Mohaya, Sook-Bin Woo,