Abstract

The term “plasma cell granuloma (PCG)” is used to describe a localized benign proliferation of mature plasma cells. Intraoral PCGs involving the tongue, lip, oral mucosa, and gingiva have been reported in the past. This case presents a 16-year-old female with maxillary anterior gingival overgrowth. Histological examination revealed inflammatory cell infiltrate containing sheets of plasma cells. This case highlights the need that tend to locate in the oral cavity, primarily on the periodontal tissue. It reinforces the existence of PCG on the gingiva that it is extremely uncommon.

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