Non-Hodgkins's lymphoma of the buccal gingiva as the initial manifestation of AIDS

Gingival Primary Extranodal Non‐Hodgkin's Lymphoma as the First Manifestation of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

“…Lymphomas in the mouth may appear as a fluctuant swelling or mass likely to ulcerate, which is covered by a pseudomembrane, with pain, tooth mobility, and paresthesia. PE‐NHLs were reported as a tumoral mass extending from the gingiva to the buccal vestibule or palate, and they showed clinical similarities with the present cases 17 . Lymphomas, mainly the non‐Hodgkin's variety, are recognized as a manifestation of AIDS, usually presenting as fast growing tissue mimicking other oral tumors or infections 8,10,13,18 .…”

Classifications of oral lesions in HIV infection

“…Cases have been presented in which a gingival lesion was the first manifestation of AIDS (Rubin et al 1989). The most common sites are gingiva, palate and fauces.…”

“…The most common sites are gingiva, palate and fauces. Cases have been presented in which a gingival lesion was the first manifestation of AIDS (Rubin et al 1989). Initially, the lesion may present as a pink gingival mass, may resemble acute gingival inflammation and further progression of disease may include a whitish verrucous surface or necrosis of gingiva resembling ANUG (Holmstrup & Westgaard 1994).…”

Infectious and tropical diseases affecting the human mouth

“…Oral non-Hodgkin's lymphoma typically presenting as a rapidly growing mass or ulcer in the gingiva (Fig. 41,or fauces,or tooth mobility (22,27,44,84,87,96,111,116,118,128,145,184,219). Biopsy is needed to confirm the diagnosis.…”