Professional paper

Plasma Cell Mucositis: A Clinical Conundrum

Mahnaz Fatahzadeh ; Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, United States; 2 Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, United States
Joseph Rinaggio ; Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, United States; 2 Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, United States
Robert A. Schwartz ; Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, United States; 2 Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, United States

Abstract

ABSTRACT Plasma cell mucositis (PCM) is an unusual disorder most evi-
dent in the accessible mucosa and usually reported in the upper aerodi-
gestive tract, although it is named according to its specific anatomical site

of involvement, such as plasma cell cheilitis, plasma cell gingivitis, plasma
cell vulvitis, and Zoon’s balanitis. PCM reflects a dense polyclonal, rather

than a monoclonal, plasma cell proliferation of unclear and unknown eti-
ology. This perplexing disorder tends to be treated by avoiding possible

triggers and intralesional and/or systemic steroids. Herein we review and
provide an update on PCM, which often represents a clinical conundrum.

Keywords

mucositis; polyclonal; orofacial

Hrčak ID:

316454

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/316454

Publication date:

15.12.2023.

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