Abstract:Wegener's Granulomatosis is a rare and potentially life-threatening vasculitic disease of unknown origin. The diagnosis of Wegener's Granulomatosis is made on the basis of clinical presentation, positivity for serum c-ANCA and histologic examination of the lesions. This report details a case of limited Wegener's Granulomatosis with hyperplastic gingivitis lesions presenting as an initial manifestation of Wegener's Granulomatosis. The resemblance of the affected gums to over-ripe strawberries is pathognomonic o… Show more
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