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Main Author: Dr Kamlesh singh, Dr. Grishmi Niswade, Dr Sunil k Bapure, Dr Ajay kumar
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Published: Zenodo 2026
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20000745
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author Dr Kamlesh singh, Dr. Grishmi Niswade, Dr Sunil k Bapure, Dr Ajay kumar
author_facet Dr Kamlesh singh, Dr. Grishmi Niswade, Dr Sunil k Bapure, Dr Ajay kumar
contents <p>Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a major public health concern in developing countries, <br>particularly India, which accounts for the highest global burden of the disease. Although <br>extra-pulmonary tuberculosis constitutes a significant proportion of TB cases, oral <br>manifestations are rare and often overlooked. Gingival tuberculosis is an extremely <br>uncommon presentation and may clinically mimic common periodontal conditions, resulting <br>in diagnostic delay. This report presents a rare case of tubercular gingivitis in a 21-year-old <br>female with isolated gingival enlargement and no systemic symptoms. Histopathological <br>examination confirmed the diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of considering <br>tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of persistent gingival enlargement, especially in TB<br>endemic countries where oral TB prevalence data remain scarce. </p>
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spellingShingle Tubercular Gingivitis: A Wake-Up Call for Periodontists
Dr Kamlesh singh, Dr. Grishmi Niswade, Dr Sunil k Bapure, Dr Ajay kumar
<p>Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a major public health concern in developing countries, <br>particularly India, which accounts for the highest global burden of the disease. Although <br>extra-pulmonary tuberculosis constitutes a significant proportion of TB cases, oral <br>manifestations are rare and often overlooked. Gingival tuberculosis is an extremely <br>uncommon presentation and may clinically mimic common periodontal conditions, resulting <br>in diagnostic delay. This report presents a rare case of tubercular gingivitis in a 21-year-old <br>female with isolated gingival enlargement and no systemic symptoms. Histopathological <br>examination confirmed the diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of considering <br>tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of persistent gingival enlargement, especially in TB<br>endemic countries where oral TB prevalence data remain scarce. </p>
title Tubercular Gingivitis: A Wake-Up Call for Periodontists
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20000745