HERPETIC GINGIVOSTOMATITIS IN ADULT—CASE REPORT

Abstract

Herpetic gingivostomatitis (HGE) is a pathology caused herpes simplex virus. Although occurring more often in children, it can affect adults and is often more extensive and aggressive. Diagnosis is defined by clinical features, and hematological tests are important to treat cases in adults, where there is the possibility of some type of immunosuppression. The patient is a 46-year-old male patient who sought treatment for ulcerative and papular lesions on the gums, tongue, and oral mucosa the caused pain, discomfort, and dysphagia. The patient reported no recent illnesses of any kind. Platelet changes were observed on hematological exam. Clinical diagnosis was HGE. Propaedeutic was steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and hygiene instructions. In 10 days, all lesions had regressed and the patient could eat again without difficulty. Herpetic gingivostomatitis (HGE) is a pathology caused herpes simplex virus. Although occurring more often in children, it can affect adults and is often more extensive and aggressive. Diagnosis is defined by clinical features, and hematological tests are important to treat cases in adults, where there is the possibility of some type of immunosuppression. The patient is a 46-year-old male patient who sought treatment for ulcerative and papular lesions on the gums, tongue, and oral mucosa the caused pain, discomfort, and dysphagia. The patient reported no recent illnesses of any kind. Platelet changes were observed on hematological exam. Clinical diagnosis was HGE. Propaedeutic was steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and hygiene instructions. In 10 days, all lesions had regressed and the patient could eat again without difficulty.