Plasma cell gingivitis – An enigma

Abstract

Plasma cell gingivitis (PCG) is a rare benign inflammatory disorder affecting the gingiva characterized by dense infiltration of plasma cells into the sub-epithelial connective tissue. It is considered a hypersensitivity reaction to various allergens; thus, the first step in management is to remove the causative factor. We are reporting a case of a 73-year-old male who presented with redness and swelling of upper gums, which bleeds easily on probing. The final diagnosis of PCG was confirmed by histology and immunochemistry. In this article, we report a rare case of PCG.