Abstract
Objective. To raise awareness of plasma cell mucositis as a rare differential diagnosis for oral mucosal ulceration and its macroscopic similarity to malignancy. Method. We report a patient who presented with oral features suggestive of malignancy. A biopsy revealed plasma cell mucositis. Results. The patient successfully had a full excision of one lesion and a spontaneous resolution of the other. Conclusion. With the increasing incidence of oral mucosal pathology, physicians should be aware of this differential diagnosis.
Highlights
Oral cavity mucosal ulceration is a common condition for which the mainstay of treatment is conservative
Oral mucositis is prevalent in head and neck malignancy patients, affecting up to 80% receiving chemo- and radiotherapy [1]
We present a case of plasma cell mucositis occurring during treatment for reflux
Summary
To raise awareness of plasma cell mucositis as a rare differential diagnosis for oral mucosal ulceration and its macroscopic similarity to malignancy. We report a patient who presented with oral features suggestive of malignancy. The patient successfully had a full excision of one lesion and a spontaneous resolution of the other. With the increasing incidence of oral mucosal pathology, physicians should be aware of this differential diagnosis
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